Heart drug trial offers hope for sickle cell patients

NCT ID NCT05012631

Summary

This study is testing whether losartan, a blood pressure medication, can reduce or stabilize heart scarring in people with sickle cell disease. Researchers will follow 24 patients aged 6 and older for one year to see if the drug is safe and effective. The goal is to prevent heart damage that can develop as a complication of sickle cell disease.

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  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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