Sickle cell adults face hidden stroke risk – study aims to uncover why
NCT ID NCT03376893
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 39 times
Summary
This study follows 102 adults with sickle cell disease to track how often silent and overt strokes occur. Researchers use MRI scans and neurological exams to identify strokes and measure their impact on thinking skills. The goal is to gather the data needed to design future clinical trials for stroke prevention in adults.
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Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232-9000, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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