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Clinical Trial ● Currently Recruiting Phase III NCT06093672

Study on Efficacy and Safety of Givinostat Versus Hydroxyurea in Patients With Polycythemia Vera

Study on Efficacy and Safety of Givinostat Versus Hydroxyurea in Patients With Polycythemia Vera — Recruiting • Phase III • Cardiology / Cardiovascular • NCT06093672.

📅 25 Mar 2026 ⏱ 2 min read
Currently Recruiting
This trial is actively seeking participants in the UK. Discuss eligibility with your patient before referring.
Status
Currently Recruiting
Phase
Phase III
NCT ID
NCT06093672
Sponsor
Italfarmaco
Start
2024-03-26
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • Study on Efficacy and Safety of Givinostat Versus Hydroxyurea in Patients With Polycythemia Vera — Recruiting • Phase III • Cardiology / Cardiovascular • NCT06093672.
  • The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of givinostat to hydroxyurea in Jak2V617F-positive high risk polycythemia vera patients. Lead.
  • Sponsor: Italfarmaco.

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What This Trial Is Studying

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of givinostat to hydroxyurea in Jak2V617F-positive high risk polycythemia vera patients. Lead Sponsor: Italfarmaco Start Date: 2024-03-26 Primary Completion: 2026-07

Eligibility Snapshot
  • Core Treatment - Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must have been diagnosed with PV according to the 2016 WHO criteria before randomization * Patients must have JAK2V617F-positive disease * Patients with PV must meet the definition of HR for thrombosis (i.e., HR) within 3 years before screening as follows: * Age ≥ 60 years, and/or * Prior thrombosis. * Patients must be in need of treatment at screening, defined by the presence of at least one of the following: * HCT ≥ 45% or HCT < 45% with at least 1 phlebotomy performed in the 3 months before screening, or * WBC count > 10 × 109/L, or * PLT count > 400 × 109/L. * Patients must have normalized HCT (i.e., HCT < 45%) at randomization Extended Treatment - Inclusion Criteria * Patients must have completed the Week 48 visit of the DSC/08/2357/32 core treatment phase and: 1. if the patient received givinostat, a complete hematological response (CHR) at Week 48 shall be achieved 2. if the patient received HU, did not achieve a CHR (see above for the definition) at Week 48 Core Treatment phase -

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