Could poor sleep harm the brains of teens with sickle cell disease?

NCT ID NCT06477289

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how sleep problems might affect thinking, memory, and brain health in 65 people aged 12–25 with sickle cell disease. Participants will use a home sleep monitor and complete thinking tests during a clinic visit. The goal is to understand links between nighttime oxygen levels and brain function, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors understand how sleep problems affect brain function in sickle cell disease, pointing toward better monitoring or treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small (65 people) and only looks at links, not causes. Results may not apply to everyone with sickle cell disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sickle cell disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SICKLE CELL DISEASE

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Locations

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

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