The primary purpose of this trial was is to assess the effect of treatment with deferasirox combined with erythropoietin vs. erythropoietin alone on erythropoiesis in patients with low- and int-1-risk myelodysplastic syndrome. The addition of deferasirox to erythropoietin can lead to a potential synergism with the reduction of reactive oxygen species, through both the NF-kB pathway and the control of free toxic iron. This may create a better environment in the bone marrow for a better response with erythropoietin. This study was designed to test in a prospective way the combination of deferasirox with erythropoietin in terms of their effect on hematopoiesis.
This study did not meet the original enrollment objective of 60 patients and was terminated without extending enrollment past original planned LPFV of 31-Oct-2016.
provided as dispersible tablets for oral use in 125 and 250, 500 mg
provided as film-coated tablet for oral use in 90, 180, 360 mg strengths
CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina