A Study of Etavopivat in Adults and Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease (HIBISCUS) (NCT04624659) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 3
A Study of Etavopivat in Adults and Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease (HIBISCUS)
United States, Canada, Egypt450 participantsStarted 2021-01-29
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial is a Phase 2/3 study that will evaluate the efficacy and safety of etavopivat and test how well etavopivat works compared to placebo to improve the amount of hemoglobin in the blood and to reduce the number of vaso-occlusive crises (times when the blood vessels become blocked and cause pain).
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Key Inclusion Criteria:
* Provision of consent
* Patient has a confirmed diagnosis of sickle cell disease
* At least 2 episodes of vaso-occlusive crises in the past 12 months
* Hemoglobin ≥ 5.5 and ≤ 10.5 g/dL (≥ 55 and ≤ 105 g/L) during screening
* Patients taking hydroxyurea, must demonstrate a stable dose for at least 90 days prior to start of study treatment
* Patients on crizanlizumab or L-glutamine treatment at the time of consent must be on a stable dose for ≥ 12 months and must be ≥ 80% compliant with the planned regimen at the time of consent and meet the VOC eligibility criteria
* Female patients of childbearing potential must use highly effective methods of contraception, male patients are willing to use barrier methods of contraception
Key Exclusion Criteria:
* More than 15 vaso-occlusive crises within the past 12 months
* Female who is breastfeeding or pregnant
* Hepatic dysfunction characterized by:
* Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \> 4.0 × upper limit of normal (ULN)
* Direct bilirubin \> 3.0 × ULN
* Known HIV positivity
* Active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection
* Severe renal dysfunction or on chronic dialysis
* History of unstable or deteriorating cardiac or pulmonary disease within 6 months prior to consent including but not limited to the following:
* Unstable angina pectoris or myocardial infarction or elective coronary intervention
* Congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization
* Uncontrolled clinically significant arrhythmias
*…
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.