Cancer drug tested to tame sickle Cell's agony

NCT ID NCT03997903

Summary

This small, early-stage study tested whether imatinib, a drug used for certain cancers, could help control sickle cell disease. It aimed to see if taking the pill daily for six months would reduce the frequency of severe pain episodes and other complications in young adults. The study also measured changes in the patients' red blood cells to understand how the drug might be working.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

  • Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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