Simple zinc pill may shield kids with sickle cell from deadly infections
NCT ID NCT06561061
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether daily zinc supplements can lower the number of serious infections in young children with sickle cell anemia. Researchers in Uganda gave 100 children either zinc or a placebo for a period and tracked infections. The goal is to find an affordable, easy-to-use way to protect these children from life-threatening illnesses.
What this could mean
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Active substance
zinc sulfate
What this could lead to
If zinc proves effective, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce dangerous infections in children with sickle cell disease.
What could go wrong
This is a completed Phase 2/3 trial with only 100 children in Uganda, so results may not apply to other populations. Zinc may not reduce infections enough to change practice.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Jinja Hospital
Jinja, Uganda