ELEMENT-MDS

Phase 3 Clinical Trial Comparing Luspatercept VS Epoetin Alfa in Patients with Very Low – Intermediate Risk MDS Who Are Not Transfusion Dependent

What's the purpose of the trial?

Researchers are hoping to learn more about the differences in how the drug, luspatercept, may help to prevent or delay the need for red blood cell (RBC) transfusions when compared to epoetin alfa in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). 

Trial status

Accepting patients

Phase
Phase 3
Enrollment
360
Last Updated
1 month ago
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Experimental Treatments

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  • Epoetin Alfa is a bone marrow stimulant medication used to treat anemia in several different indications. 
  • Luspatercept is an agent that helps your bone marrow finish making red blood cells that have started to form.

Arms / Cohorts

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Accepting patients

Luspatercept

Accepting patients

Epoetin Alfa

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