This is a phase I/II protocol investigating whether Nelfinavir can improve anemia and lower serum fibrosis biomarkers in Myelofibrosis patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
Taken twice daily
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Irvine
Orange, California, United States
RECRUITINGChange in Hepcidin Levels
Comparison of Hepcidin Levels prior to and after Nelfinavir treatment
Time frame: 30 days
Change in Hemoglobin Levels
Comparison of hemoglobin levels to determine whether there is restoration of iron to the bone marrow.
Time frame: 30 days
Change From Baseline in Serum Fibrosis Biomarker Concentrations
To evaluate if nelfinavir lowers fibrosis biomarkers in serum.
Time frame: 30 days
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center University of California, Irvine
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