First-Line Luspatercept in Transfusion-Dependent Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Neoplasms
Germany190 participantsStarted 2026-08-24
Plain-language summary
This study will observe adults with lower-risk myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) who have anemia requiring regular red blood cell transfusions and who are prescribed first-line luspatercept as part of routine medical care. The study will follow participants for up to 2 years to understand how often treatment leads to periods without transfusions, changes in hemoglobin levels, health-related quality of life, and safety outcomes. Information on treatment use and outcomes in routine clinical practice in Germany will also be collected.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Males and females ≥18 years of age at enrollment.
* Documented diagnosis of myelodysplastic neoplasms according to World Health Organisation (WHO) 2022 or WHO 2016 classification meeting International Prognostic Scoring System-Revised (IPSS-R) criteria for very low-, low-, or intermediate-risk disease.
* Documented red blood cell transfusion dependence of ≥2 units of red blood cells within the 8 weeks preceding Day 1 treatment initiation.
* First-line treatment based on the approved luspatercept label and decision for treatment with luspatercept as assessed by the treating physician prior to study participation
* Provision of written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contraindication according to the Reblozyl® (luspatercept) Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC).
* Parallel participation in an interventional clinical trial (except follow-up phase as specified in protocol).
Patients who have completed their participation in an interventional clinical trial or who are not receiving any study drug anymore and who are only in the follow-up phase can be enrolled. For blinded studies, the study drug administered needs to be known at the time of enrolment.
• Concurrent malignancy requiring treatment.
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 red blood cell transfusion independence (RBC-TI) for at least 8 consecutive weeks
Timeframe: Up to Week 24
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07752121
SponsorBristol-Myers Squibb
Sponsor typeINDUSTRY
Study typeOBSERVATIONAL
Primary completion2030-08-31
Contact for this trial
BMS Clinical Trials Contact Center www.BMSClinicalTrials.com