SICKLE CELL DISEASE

This Phase 3 trial tests whether the drug mitapivat can reduce the need for blood transfusions in people with sickle cell disease. About 159 participants aged 12 and older will receive either mitapivat or a placebo daily for a year. The main goal is to see if more people can avoi…

This study tests a stem cell transplant from a half-matched family donor for children and young adults with sickle cell disease. The goal is to control the disease while reducing serious side effects like graft-versus-host disease. Up to 45 participants will receive a special dru…

This early-stage study tests a one-time gene therapy (CS-206) in 5 teenagers with severe sickle cell disease. The treatment uses the patient's own blood stem cells, modified with a gene-editing tool, to help produce healthy red blood cells. The goal is to reduce painful blockages…

This early study tests a gene therapy called KL003 in just 3 people with severe sickle cell disease. The therapy uses the patient's own stem cells, modified to produce healthy hemoglobin, to reduce painful crises and the need for transfusions. The main goals are to see if the tre…

This study tests whether a high dose of plerixafor can safely collect enough stem cells from people with sickle cell disease for a future transplant. Twelve patients aged 18-25 will receive the drug and have their stem cells collected through a process called apheresis. The goal …

This study tests a drug called SIL-8301 (senicapoc) in 105 adults with sickle cell disease who have low hemoglobin but few pain crises. Participants take the drug or a placebo daily for 24 weeks, along with their usual hydroxyurea. The main goal is to see if the drug raises hemog…

This study will test whether a 4-week daily music therapy app can reduce chronic pain and improve quality of life in 25 youth with sickle cell disease. Participants will either use the app or receive standard educational materials. Researchers will also look at changes in immune …

This study explores whether using a virtual reality headset can help reduce pain for adults with sickle cell disease during a painful crisis. Participants will try different types of headset experiences—like watching a 2D video or exploring a 3D world—during their infusion center…

This study tests a virtual reality app called Amani designed to help adults with sickle cell disease manage pain, emotional distress, and social isolation. Researchers will enroll 40 adults to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for improving coping skills and peer support.…

This study tests whether minocycline, an antibiotic that reduces brain inflammation, can safely prevent or reverse memory and thinking problems in adults with sickle cell disease. About 30 participants will take either a low dose, high dose, or placebo for one year. Researchers w…

This study tests if iloprost, a drug that widens blood vessels and reduces inflammation, can help adults with sickle cell disease during painful vaso-occlusive crises. About 144 participants hospitalized for a crisis will receive either iloprost or a placebo, plus standard care. …

This study tests whether giving ketamine within an hour of pain onset can prevent hospital admission for children and young adults with sickle cell disease. 90 participants aged 6-24 will receive either ketamine or a placebo by mouth. If admitted, they can still receive standard …

This study tests whether a computer simulation can help pharmacists and pharmacy students better understand the pain struggles of sickle cell disease patients. About 200 healthcare professionals will use a point-of-view simulation and then complete surveys to see if their misconc…

This study tests whether shining a special light on the head (transcranial photobiomodulation) can improve oxygen use and thinking skills in children with sickle cell disease. The brain needs steady oxygen, but sickle cell can reduce blood flow. Researchers will randomly assign 6…

This study looks at how genetic differences affect the way Nigerian sickle cell patients respond to hydroxyurea, a common treatment. Researchers will monitor 100 patients to build a computer model that predicts the best dose for each person. The goal is to reduce side effects and…

This study tests a 90-minute virtual training for healthcare providers that teaches them to see each patient's unique perspective and communicate more clearly. The goal is to improve how doctors talk to children with sickle cell disease. Thirty providers from three hospitals will…

This study looks at how different types of anemia—like iron deficiency or thalassemia—can change HbA1c levels, a common test for diabetes, in people who do not have diabetes. Researchers will compare HbA1c results between 100 non-diabetic adults with various anemias and a healthy…

This study will review medical records of 25 children with sickle cell disease to see how often they experience painful vaso-occlusive crises and what complications arise. Researchers hope to identify risk factors that could lead to better care. No new treatments are being tested…