A Study of Elritercept to Treat Anemia in Adults With Very Low, Low, or Intermediate Risk Myelody… (NCT06499285) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
A Study of Elritercept to Treat Anemia in Adults With Very Low, Low, or Intermediate Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Who Need Regular Blood Transfusions
United States, Australia, Brazil225 participantsStarted 2025-05-06
Plain-language summary
The main aim of this study is to find out how well elritercept works in lowering the need for RBC transfusions. Other aims are to learn how well elritercept works in reducing the need for RBC transfusions over longer periods of time or in adults with high transfusion needs. The study will also check on how safe elritercept is and how well it is tolerated.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. New York Heart Association heart disease class III or IV;
. Fridericia corrected QT (QTcF) interval \>500 milliseconds during Screening;
. Presence of uncontrolled hypertension defined as mean systolic blood pressure ≥160 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mm Hg during Screening; or
. Uncontrolled arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, or unstable angina within 6 months before Screening.
. Basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin;
. Carcinoma in situ of the cervix;
. Carcinoma in situ of the breast; and/or
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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Percentage of Participants Achieving Transfusion Independence (TI) for ≥8 Weeks