Sickle cell may affect fertility in young girls, new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07392216
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether girls with sickle cell disease have lower levels of a hormone called AMH, which is linked to egg supply, compared to healthy girls of the same age and puberty stage. Researchers will also check how treatments and pain crises affect these levels. About 440 girls aged 10 to 18 with sickle cell disease and their healthy relatives or peers will take part.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 440 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2034
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Females with Sickle cell disease of any genotype or a healthy sibling, relative, household member, or other females of similar race/ethnicity of a patient with sickle cell disease
- Ages
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10 to 18 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Sickle cell disease of any genotype or a healthy sibling, relative, household member, or other females of similar race/ethnicity of a patient with sickle cell disease * Age at enrollment ≥ 10 years and \< 19 years * Females Exclusion Criteria: * History of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or gene therapy prior to enrollment or preparing for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or gene therapy prior to enrollment * Inability or unwillingness of research participant or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent * Pregnancy
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
RECRUITINGMemphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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