Scientists hunt for hidden causes of painful sickle cell wounds
NCT ID NCT02156102
Summary
This study aimed to understand why people with sickle cell disease develop chronic leg ulcers that are hard to heal. Researchers examined 405 adults with sickle cell disease, collecting skin swabs to study bacteria, along with blood, saliva, and detailed surveys about their life, stress, and environment. The goal was to identify connections between skin microbes, personal factors, and ulcer development to guide future treatments.
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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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