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Can a home program help kids with sickle cell hit milestones?

NCT ID NCT06562439

Symptom relief Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a home-based program called the Sickle Cell Caregiver Collaboration for Child Development (SCCCD) for infants and toddlers with sickle cell disease. The program combines a parenting curriculum with occupational therapy to help families support their child's learning and development. Researchers will measure developmental progress at 9, 18, and 30 months of age to see if the program reduces delays. The goal is to improve early detection and intervention for children who are often underdiagnosed.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Sickle Cell Caregiver Collaboration for Child Development (SCCCD), a home-based program combining the Parents as Teachers curriculum with occupational therapy
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could help children with sickle cell disease reach their developmental milestones and reduce learning or motor delays.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with a small number of participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires caregiver time and commitment, and not all families may benefit equally.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Expected to start

Jul 2025

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Expected to finish

Jul 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 31 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All sickle cell disease genotypes will be included. Children will be eligible to participate until they reach 31 months of age (1 month over target evaluation). Exclusion Criteria: * Children will be excluded if the child has fragile health, a diagnosis associated with developmental deficit (not sickle cell disease), or the family is not English language proficient -because of limitations in alternative language assessment and intervention delivery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

learning disability sickle cell disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Sickle cell disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States

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