Clinical trials: Sickle Cell Disorder
Sickle Cell Disease
Low-Dose Ketamine Infusion for Children With Sickle Cell Disease-Related Pain
Acute pain episodes associated with sickle cell disease (SCD) are very difficult to manage effectively. Opioid tolerance and side effects have been major roadblocks in our ability to provide these patients with adequate pain…
- Trial name
- NCT00595530
- Testing
- ketamine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sparing Conversion to Abnormal TCD (Transcranial Doppler) Elevation (SCATE)
The primary goal of the Phase III SCATE trial is to compare 30 months of alternative therapy (hydroxyurea) to standard care (observation) in children with sickle cell anemia and conditional (170 - 199cm/sec) Transcranial Doppler…
- Trial name
- SCATE (NCT01531387)
- Testing
- Hydroxyurea
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Brazil and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Safety, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetic, and Pharmacodynamic Study of ALXN1820 in Adult Participants With Sickle Cell Disease
The primary objective of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of ALXN1820 SC (subcutaneous) in participants with SCD (Sickle Cell Disease).
- Trial name
- PHOENIX (NCT05565092)
- Testing
- ALXN1820
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sickle Cell Disease
Evaluation of the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics (PK) and Effects on Liver Iron Concentration of ICL670 Relative to Deferoxamine(DFO).
The safety, tolerability, effects on liver iron concentration and pharmacokinetics of ICL670 is studied in sickle cell disease patients with transfusional hemosiderosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01090323
- Testing
- ICL670
- Where
- 39 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Anemia
Decision Aid for Therapeutic Options In Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder with chronic multi-system manifestations affecting 100,000 individuals in the US, largely of minority origin and associated with substantial morbidity, premature mortality…
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Anemia, Hemoglobin SS, Hemoglobin SC
- Trial name
- NCT02326597
- Testing
- Decision Aid Tool, Standard Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Sickle Cell Disease, Renal Function Disorder
Evaluation of the Impact of Renal Function on the Pharmacokinetics of SIKLOS ® (DARH)
The use of hydroxyurea in sickle cell disease patients with glomerular hyperfiltration and renal failure requires a specific monitoring and dose adjustment in order to remain within the therapeutic interval while limiting the…
- Trial name
- NCT02522104
- Testing
- Siklos
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Theravia
Anemia, Sickle Cell
Dexamethasone to Treat Acute Chest Syndrome in People With Sickle Cell Disease
People with sickle cell disease (SCD) may develop acute chest syndrome (ACS), which is a common and serious lung condition that usually requires hospitalization.
- Trial name
- NCT00530270
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Sickle Cell Disease
Imatinib for Pain in Sickle Cell Anemia
In this protocol, the investigators propose to evaluate the biochemical effects of imatinib on sickle red blood cells (RBCs). Patients will be administered imatinib mesylate orally following the guidelines previously established…
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT03997903)
- Testing
- Imatinib Mesylate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Sickle Cell Disease
Stem Cell Transplantation for Sickle Cell Anemia
This protocol will be investigating the use of stem cell transplantation, in related donors, to cure sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a recessive disorder caused by a point mutation that results in the substitution of…
- Trial name
- NCT01877837
- Testing
- Alemtuzumab, Fludarabine, Melphalan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hackensack Meridian Health
Sickle Cell Disease
Effect of Simvastatin Treatment on Vaso-occlusive Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether simvastatin is effective in reducing the frequency and intensity of vaso-occlusive pain episodes in patients with sickle cell disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01702246
- Testing
- Simvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Hematologic Diseases, Anemia, Sickle Cell
Hydroxyurea to Prevent Organ Damage in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia
The purpose of this study is to determine if hydroxyurea therapy is effective in the prevention of chronic end organ damage in pediatric patients with sickle cell anemia.
- Trial name
- NCT00006400
- Testing
- Hydroxyurea
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Sickle Cell Anemia
Transcranial Doppler (TCD) With Transfusions Changing to Hydroxyurea
The primary goal of the Phase III TWiTCH trial is to compare 24 months of alternative therapy (hydroxyurea) to standard therapy (transfusions) for pediatric subjects with sickle cell anemia and abnormally high (≥200 cm/sec)…
- Trial name
- TWiTCH (NCT01425307)
- Testing
- Hydroxyurea
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Sickle Cell Disease
Cardiovascular Complications of Sickle Cell Disease
In this research study, we are using heart imaging exams and blood testing, in order to gain an improved understanding of the pulmonary (lung) hypertension and cardiovascular (heart) complications that often occur in sickle cell…
- Trial name
- NCT01044901
- Testing
- MRI, Transthoracic Echocardiography, tonometry, EKG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia
Stem Cell Transplant for Hemoglobinopathy
This study tests the clinical outcomes of one of two preparative regimens (determined by available donor source) in patients with non-malignant hemoglobinopathies.
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
- Trial name
- NCT00176852
- Testing
- Busulfan, Fludarabine, ATG, TLI, Busulfan, Cyclophosphamide, ATG, GCSF, Campath, Fludarabine, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Priapism
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Crizanlizumab in Sickle Cell Disease Related Priapism
The goal of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of crizanlizumab in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients with priapism.
- Trial name
- SPARTAN (NCT03938454)
- Testing
- Crizanlizumab
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Sickle Cell Disease, Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
Adjuvant Low-dose Ketamine in Pediatric Sickle Cell Vaso-occlusive Crisis
Acute vaso-occlusive episodes (VOEs) in sickle cell disease (SCD) are primarily managed with opioids. Tolerance and hyperalgesia to opioids develops due to N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-receptor mediated activation of the…
- Trial name
- AKTSS (NCT03296345)
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Sickle Cell Disease, Priapism
Sildenafil for Treatment of Priapism in Men With Sickle Cell Anemia
This research is being done to evaluate if the phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor sildenafil has an effect on the frequency of recurrent priapism and the quality of life of males with sickle cell disease (SCD).
- Trial name
- NCT00940901
- Testing
- sildenafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Sickle Cell Disease
Absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion of a Single Dose of Ferriprox® in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
The objective of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of deferiprone and its 3-O-glucuronide metabolite following administration of a single 1500 mg dose of Ferriprox in patients with sickle cell disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01835496
- Testing
- single 1500 mg dose of Ferriprox
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- ApoPharma
Sickle Cell Disease
Assessing the Safety of Buprenorphine in People With Sickle Cell Disease
This study will assess the safety of changing pain medications (opioids) adult sickle cell patients take to another type of medication therapy (buprenorphine). Patients will be asked questions about their quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT03492099
- Testing
- buprenorphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Heart Failure
PATient Navigator to rEduce Readmissions
Staying out of the hospital is valued by patients and their caregivers. Their interests converge with those of hospitals now that high 30-day readmission rates for some conditions place hospitals at risk for financial penalties…
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Heart Failure, Sickle Cell Disease, Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- PArTNER (NCT02114515)
- Testing
- Hospital usual care, Navigator intervention, Peer-led telephone support line
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,029 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago