Could a rheumatoid arthritis drug ease a deadly sickle cell complication?
NCT ID NCT05640271
First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether a low dose of tocilizumab, a drug used for arthritis and COVID-19, can help people with sickle cell disease who develop acute chest syndrome—a serious lung complication. Researchers will measure how the drug affects oxygen levels and other outcomes in 200 hospitalized adults. The goal is to find a new treatment option for this life-threatening condition.
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University of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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