Scientists dig into skin germs to solve sickle cell leg ulcer mystery
NCT ID NCT02156102
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looked at 405 adults with sickle cell disease to understand why some develop chronic leg ulcers. Researchers collected skin swabs, blood, saliva, and hair samples, and asked participants about their life and environment. The goal was to identify bacteria and social factors linked to ulcers, not to test a new treatment. Findings may help design future therapies.
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Locations
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Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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University of Sierra Leone, College of Medicine and Allied Health Services
Freetown, Sierra Leone
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