Can exercise and diet help older sickle cell patients? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07442851

First seen Mar 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tests a 12-week exercise and nutrition program called SickleFit in 40 adults aged 35 and older with sickle cell disease. The goal is to see if the program is safe, doable, and liked by participants. It does not aim to cure the disease but to improve fitness and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Duke University

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity sickle cell disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.