Can a common immune treatment ease sickle cell pain?

NCT ID NCT01757418

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a medicine called Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) is safe and helps shorten painful episodes in people with sickle cell disease. 300 participants aged 6 to 65 took part. The goal was to see if IVIG could reduce how long the pain lasts and how much strong pain medicine is needed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain sickle cell disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States