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Safety of Deferasirox (ICL670) and Deferoxamine (Desferal or DFO) Combined Chelation Therapy in Patients With Transfusion Dependent Thalassemia and Iron Overload
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Combo Chelation with Deferasirox (Exjade) and Deferoxamine (DFO) for Thalassemia and Iron Overload. Completed, enrolled 22 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a pilot study looking at the safety and efficacy of giving combination chelation with deferasirox and deferoxamine. The hypothesis is that combination chelation is safe in decreasing overall iron in patients with thalassemia.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
All subjects will be given Deferasirox 20-30 mg/kg for 7 days per week. All subject will be given Deferoxamine 50 mg/kg for 3-7 days per week. The number of days for Deferoxamine will be determined by liver iron concentration at baseline.