Mitapivat for Thalassemia
(ENERGIZE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing mitapivat, a drug that may help improve anemia by making red blood cells healthier and last longer. It targets patients with a specific type of thalassemia who don't need regular blood transfusions but still suffer from anemia.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop all current medications, but if you are taking hydroxyurea, your dose must be stable for at least 16 weeks before joining. If you are on strong CYP3A4/5 inhibitors or inducers, or anabolic steroids, you must stop them for a certain period before starting the trial.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Medical Affairs
Principal Investigator
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with alpha- or beta-non-transfusion dependent thalassemia (NTDT) who have stable hemoglobin levels ≤10.0 g/dL and haven't had more than 5 blood transfusions in the past 24 weeks. Participants must not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain other health conditions like uncontrolled heart disease, severe kidney issues, or active infections.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Double-Blind Treatment
Participants receive either mitapivat or placebo, orally, twice daily for 24 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Open-Label Extension
Participants may opt into continuation of mitapivat treatment for up to 5 years
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Mitapivat
- Placebo Matching Mitapivat
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lead Sponsor