Can a phone app save babies with sickle cell? 24,000 infants enrolled in uganda study
NCT ID NCT07610239
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a mobile health information system to help clinics in Uganda screen newborns for sickle cell disease and coordinate their care. Researchers will compare clinics using the new system to those using standard screening. The goal is to see if the system helps more babies get diagnosed and treated early, reducing deaths.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mobile health information management system
What this could lead to
If successful, this system could help identify babies with sickle cell disease earlier and connect them to life-saving treatment, reducing deaths in early childhood.
What could go wrong
This is a large implementation study, not a drug trial. Success depends on real-world use in clinics, and results may not apply to other countries or health systems.
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Nalufenya Childrens
RECRUITINGJinja, Uganda
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