Sickle cell-beta plus-thalassemia

This study tests a new approach to stem cell transplants for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Patients receive a combination of umbilical cord blood and stem cells from a family member, with the cord blood chosen based on specific genetic markers rather than …

This study follows adolescents and young adults (ages 12–21) with sickle cell disease who take hydroxyurea, a medication that helps prevent pain crises and other complications. The researchers are testing whether a mobile app called HU-Go can help these patients build a consisten…

This pilot trial tests whether a smartphone app called MED-Go can help adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease take their daily hydroxyurea more consistently. Participants aged 12 to 21 will use the app for 12 weeks, and researchers will measure how often they log t…

This study tested two different chemotherapy drugs (Treosulfan and Busulfan) given before a stem cell transplant in 106 children with serious non-cancer diseases like immune disorders, metabolic diseases, blood disorders, and bone marrow failure. The goal was to see which drug le…

This study screened 8,400 people living in Chattogram, Bangladesh to find out how common abnormal hemoglobin types are. Researchers used a blood test called HbA1c capillary electrophoresis to detect conditions like HbE trait. The goal was to understand the prevalence of these inh…

This completed study looked at how often hemoglobin disorders (like thalassemia and sickle cell disease) occur in people visiting a hospital in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Researchers tested blood samples from 760 volunteers using advanced methods to find different hemoglobin types. …

This completed study checked how often inherited blood disorders (hemoglobinopathies) occur in people from Mardan, Pakistan, and nearby areas. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 839 people using special lab tests. The goal was to gather local data to help improve public heal…