New toolkit aims to end sickle cell trait disclosure gap

NCT ID NCT05387564

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a toolkit to help pediatric doctors document and discuss sickle cell trait results found during routine newborn screening. Researchers worked with 114 healthcare providers to see if the toolkit made it easier to share this information with families. The goal is to close a known gap where many people never learn their sickle cell trait status, despite being screened at birth.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: SCT Documentation and Disclosure Toolkit (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this toolkit could help more families learn their child's sickle cell trait status early, enabling informed health decisions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed implementation study focused on provider behavior, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all clinics or guarantee long-term disclosure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Sickle Cell Trait

As listed by the trial registrant

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SICKLE CELL TRAIT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delware

Wilmington, Delaware, 19803, United States

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