This prospective, observational registry aims to collect real-world data regarding the safety and efficacy of ProvayBlue® (methylene blue 0.5%) used according to normal standard of care for the treatment of acquired methemoglobinemia. Methylene blue has been used for decades as a rescue medication for the treatment of methemoglobinemia, a rare and potentially life-threatening condition in which elevated levels of methemoglobin impede the delivery of oxygen from blood to body tissues. However, consistent prospective data about the safety and efficacy of this medication are sparse, simply because of the rarity of the disorder. ProvayBlue® received accelerated FDA approval for treatment of acquired methemoglobinemia in 2016. This large, prospective, multi-center observational registry has been initiated to gain more information on the use of methylene blue in the treatment of acquired methemoglobinemia.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult or pediatric patients diagnosed with acquired methemoglobinemia and receiving treatment with ProvayBlue® (methylene blue 0.5%) as per the treating physician's diagnosis and the acute care facility's standard of care
* Those acquired methemoglobinemia patients whose diagnosis is aided by measurement of methemoglobin and whose ongoing treatment is guided by re-measurement of methemoglobin \~1h post-treatment with ProvayBlue® in accordance with the US FDA Label prescribing information
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal of consent (in those subjects approached for consent where required by local institutional procedures)
* Treatment of methemoglobinemia with another methylene blue product
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Reduction of Methemoglobin 1h after Administration of ProvayBlue