Survey reveals Pandemic's toll on sickle cell patients
NCT ID NCT04417673
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study surveyed 186 adults with sickle cell disease in the U.S. to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their stress, anxiety, pain, and healthcare use. Participants completed online questionnaires about their medical history, mental health, and experiences during the pandemic. The goal was to gather information to better support this community in future health crises.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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186 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2020
- Finished
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May 2022
- Lead sponsor
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A government research agency
The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Utilizing social media to reach across all scd populations in the united states.
- Ages
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18 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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* INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 2. Adults, aged 18 years or older, of any race, sex, gender, ethnicity, and/or nationality 3. Sickle Cell Disease, any genotype 4. Current Resident of the United States EXCLUSION CRITERIA: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: 1. Minors less than 18 years of age 2. Adults with Sickle Cell Trait, Beta Thalassemia, Alpha Thalassemia or any blood disorder other than Sickle Cell Disorder 3. Adults who lack access to the Internet 4. Live outside the United States (unless they are from the INSIGHTS Study)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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