Early screening and care for sickle cell in newborns could save lives
NCT ID NCT07488520
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test 120 babies in Côte d'Ivoire for sickle cell disease using a simple point-of-care test. Babies who test positive will start comprehensive care early, including medicines and vaccines. Researchers want to see if this approach reduces serious health problems and deaths compared to usual care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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0 to 6 months
- 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: 1. Children aged 0 - 6 months old identified at selected health facilities within the study area 2. Babies whose age plus the gestation period reaches 37 weeks or more 3. Children who did not receive a blood transfusion within the past 90 days 4. Children whose parents or guardians have consented to participate in the study by signing a consent form Exclusion Criteria: 1. Children already diagnosed with SCD 2. Children that are participating in another clinical research project 3. Children that are critically ill and require emergency treatment
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yopougon SCD Center of Excellence
Yopougon, Côte d’Ivoire
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