Scientists probe hidden triggers of sickle cell pain crises
NCT ID NCT05646888
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how platelets and inflammation work together during painful crises in adults with sickle cell disease. Researchers will take blood samples from 25 patients hospitalized for a crisis to analyze these processes. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could reveal new targets for treatments that reduce painful crises in sickle cell disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study (25 participants) that only collects blood samples. It is not testing a treatment, so it may not lead directly to new therapies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IUCT-Oncopole University Hospital
Toulouse, 31500, France
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