Brain oxygen study in kids with sickle cell disease halted early

NCT ID NCT05018728

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at whether the drug voxelotor can improve brain blood flow and oxygen use in children with sickle cell anemia. Researchers planned to measure these effects in 22 participants aged 4 to 30 years. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aflac Sickle Cell Comprehensive Clinics at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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