Birth control shot tested as potential pain reliever for sickle cell disease

NCT ID NCT06665997

Summary

This study is testing whether a common injectable birth control medication (Depo-Provera) can reduce the frequency of painful episodes in women with sickle cell disease. Adult women with sickle cell who regularly experience pain will first be observed for 3 months without hormonal contraception, then receive the shot and be followed for another 3 months. Researchers will track pain episodes and measure blood markers to see if the treatment helps.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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  • Emory University

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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