Scientists probe blood changes during sickle cell pain crises
NCT ID NCT03049475
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at what happens in the blood of people with sickle cell disease during painful attacks. Researchers compared blood samples taken during a pain crisis to samples taken when participants were feeling well. The goal was to learn more about the role of inflammation and blood clotting in these painful episodes. The study included 99 adults with and without sickle cell disease.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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