Pain gas may rob sickle cell kids of key vitamin
NCT ID NCT06581900
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study follows 29 children with sickle cell disease who receive MEOPA gas for pain during a crisis. Researchers will check their vitamin B12 levels before and after treatment, and again at 7 days and 1 month. The goal is to see how often MEOPA causes a B12 deficiency and whether some children are more at risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MEOPA (a medical gas used for pain and sedation)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help doctors understand which children are at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency from MEOPA and how to prevent it.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 29 children, so results may not apply to everyone. It is not testing a new treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Reims
RECRUITINGReims, 51092, France
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