Could a contraceptive shot ease sickle cell pain?
NCT ID NCT06665997
First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looks at whether the birth control shot Depo-Provera can reduce painful sickle cell episodes in women. 65 adult women with sickle cell disease who have frequent pain will be followed for 3 months without the shot, then 3 months after receiving it. Researchers will compare pain episodes and blood markers between the two periods.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Emory University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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