New web app aims to help sickle cell patients plan healthy families

NCT ID NCT05292781

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a web-based tool called CHOICES that provides tailored information about reproductive health options for people with sickle cell disease or trait. The study involves 506 adults aged 18-45 who plan to have a child within two years. The goal is to see if the tool improves their knowledge about genetic transmission, parenting options, and safe contraception.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: CHOICES web application
What this could lead to: If successful, this tool could help people with sickle cell disease or trait make informed decisions about having children without sickle cell disease.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention study, not a medical treatment. The main outcome is knowledge, not actual health improvement, so real-world impact may be limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sickle cell disease Sickle Cell Trait

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SICKLE CELL DISEASE SICKLE CELL TRAIT

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States

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