New pill could shield kids with sickle cell from stroke
NCT ID NCT05953584
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests a daily pill called etavopivat in 27 children (ages 12-16) with sickle cell disease who are at higher risk for a first stroke. The medicine aims to improve blood flow in the brain and reduce stroke risk. Participants take the pill for one year, with an option to continue for another 48 weeks. The study checks safety and how well the drug works using ultrasound scans of the brain's blood vessels.
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Locations
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur
RECRUITINGRaipur, Chhattisgarh, 492099, India
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi
RECRUITINGDelhi, 110029, India
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Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH)
RECRUITINGTarauni, 700101, Nigeria
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Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNagpur, 440018, India
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Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos
RECRUITINGLagos, 102215, Nigeria
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Nirmal Hospital Pvt. Ltd.
RECRUITINGGujarat, 395002, India
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Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
RECRUITINGMuscat, Sultanet of Oman/Muscat/Al Khoud, 123, Oman
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Suretech Hospital and Research Centre Ltd.
RECRUITINGMaharashtra, 440012, India
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University of Ibadan, University College Hospital
RECRUITINGIbadan, 200285, Nigeria
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