Screening for Alpha Thalassemia in Healthy Volunteers

Plain-language summary

This study aims to screen healthy volunteers for alpha thalassemia. People of African ancestry aged 18 to 39 who can provide consent could take part. It is a trial without an assigned phase and is active but not currently recruiting.

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Trial details

Phase

N/A

Status

Active, not recruiting

Sponsor

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Start date

4/17/2017

Estimated completion

12/31/2027

Countries

United States

Related genes

Locations

• Bethesda, United States

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

* INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Subject report of the following:

1. Age 18 - 39
2. Self-report of African ancestry
3. Willingness and legal ability to give and sign informed study consent

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

There are no exclusion criteria for this screening protocol