Can telemedicine help kids with sickle cell disease get better care?

NCT ID NCT05087303

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether two different telemedicine models could help children with sickle cell disease living in medically underserved areas get better care. Researchers tested the models with 24 families and measured things like appointment attendance, lab work, and satisfaction. The goal was to see if telemedicine is a practical way to overcome barriers to care.

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 could show that telemedicine helps children with sickle cell disease get better access to care and reduces missed appointments.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early feasibility study with only 24 participants. It did not test a new treatment, so it cannot prove whether telemedicine improves health outcomes long-term.

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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.

ANEMIA, SICKLE CELL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Indiana University

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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