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Pilot Phase I/II Study of Amino Acid Leucine in Treatment of Patients With Transfusion-Dependent Diamond Blackfan Anemia
This study will determine the safety and possibility of giving the amino acid, leucine, in patients with Diamond Blackfan anemia(DBA)who are on dependent on red blood cell transfusions.
The leucine is expected to produce a response in patients with DBA to the point where red blood cell production is increased. Red cell transfusions can then be less frequent or possibly discontinued.
The investigators will study the side effects, if any, of giving leucine to DBA patients. Leucine levels of leucine will be obtained at baseline and during the study.
The drug leucine will be provided in capsule form and taken 3 times a day for a total of 9 months.
Stanford is currently accepting patients for this trial.
Stanford Investigator(s):
Intervention(s):
- drug: leucine
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- diagnosed with Diamond Blackfan anemia as published in British Journal of Hematology
- transfusion dependent
- age 2 years and older
- adequate renal function
- adequate liver function
- negative B-HCG if patient is a menstruating female and documentation of adequate
contraception
- signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known hypersensitivity to branched chain amino acids
- Diagnosis of an inborn error of amino acid metabolism disorder
- Prior hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Pregnancy, or plans to become pregnant during duration of trial
Ages Eligible for Study
2 Years - N/A
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Now accepting new patients
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Peds Hem/Onc CRA's
650-497-8953
Recruiting