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Etavopivat A

Phase 3

Sickle Cell Disease | Small molecule | Hematology |Novo Nordisk A/S|Last Updated: Aug 13, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetPKLR
Target classActivator
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment480

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Etavopivat A · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 3 1
NCT06609226A Research Study Looking at Long-term Treatment With Etavopivat in People With Sickle Cell Disease or ThalassaemiaSickle Cell Disease
RECRUITING480 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
A Research Study Looking at Long-term Treatment With Etavopivat in People With Sickle Cell Disease or Thalassaemia
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs), reported for each indication and age group separately
Baseline (week 0 of FLORAL) up to end of study (up to week 316)

Measured as number of events.

Number of adverse reactions, reported for each indication and age group separately
Baseline (week 0 of FLORAL) up to end of study (up to week 316)

Measured as number of adverse reactions.

Secondary Endpoints

Annualised vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) rates, reported for each age group separately
Baseline (week 0 of FLORAL) up to end of treatment (up to week 312)
Change in VOCs, reported for each age group separately
Baseline (of parent study [i.e., the previous etavopivat study that a participant is rolling over from]) up to end of treatment (up to week 312)
Change in hemoglobin (Hb) concentration, reported for each age group separately
Baseline (of parent study [i.e., the previous etavopivat study that a participant is rolling over from]) up to end of treatment (up to week 312)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Participants greater than or equal to (≥) 12 years old with sickle cell diseaseEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive an oral dose of Etavopivat A or C.
Participants ≥ 12 years old with sickle cell disease transfusion dependentEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive an oral dose of Etavopivat A or C.
Participants ≥ 12 years old with transfusion-dependent thalassaemiaEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive an oral dose of Etavopivat A or C.
Participants ≥ 12 years old with non-transfusion dependent thalassaemiaEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive an oral dose of Etavopivat A or C.
Participants ≥ 2 years to less than (<) 12 years old with sickle cell diseaseEXPERIMENTALParticipants ≥ 12 years of age will receive an oral dose of Etavopivat A or C and participants \< 12 years of age will receive an oral dose of Etavopivat B.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Etavopivat ADRUGParticipants will receive an oral dose of Etavopivat A.
Etavopivat BDRUGParticipants will receive an oral dose of Etavopivat B.
Etavopivat CDRUGParticipants will receive an oral dose of Etavopivat C.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range2 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites106

Inclusion Criteria: * Participant must have ongoing participation in an etavopivat parent study for treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) or thalassaemia and have completed at least a treatment period of the parent study. * Participant must have derived clinical benefit from treatment with etavopi...

Countries:United StatesCanadaEgyptFranceGermanyGhanaGreeceIndiaItalyKenyaLebanonNigeriaOmanSaudi ArabiaSpainTurkey (Türkiye)United Kingdom
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Etavopivat A

What is Etavopivat A used for?

Etavopivat A is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is also being studied in people with thalassaemia as part of a long-term treatment research study.

What does Etavopivat A target?

Etavopivat A targets and activates the PKLR gene product, pyruvate kinase. As a PKLR activator, it is designed to modulate red blood cell metabolism. This mechanism is being investigated as a potential therapeutic approach for sickle cell disease, a hematologic condition.

Who makes Etavopivat A?

Etavopivat A is being developed by Novo Nordisk A/S, a pharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker NVO. The company is conducting clinical research to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with sickle cell disease.

What phase is Etavopivat A in?

Etavopivat A is currently in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by the FDA or other regulatory agencies. The ongoing Phase 3 trial is recruiting participants to study long-term treatment with the drug.

What clinical trials is Etavopivat A in?

Etavopivat A is being studied in a Phase 3 clinical trial registered as NCT06609226. This recruiting study is examining long-term treatment with Etavopivat in people with sickle cell disease or thalassaemia, with an estimated enrollment of 480 participants across multiple countries.

Is Etavopivat A the same as Etavopivat?

Etavopivat A is a form of the drug Etavopivat. The name Etavopivat A is used in clinical development contexts, and the drug is also referred to simply as Etavopivat. Both names refer to the same investigational PKLR activator being developed by Novo Nordisk.