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Filter by:140 SCD patients [70 on Hydroxyurea] will receive Omega-3 capsules whereas another 140 SCD patients [70 on Hydroxyurea] will receive placebo and will be recruited from the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital [SQUH] haematology specialty clinics. Patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive placebo or Omega-3 for 52 weeks. The aim is to investigate the therapeutic potential of omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention of vaso-occlusive crisis in Omani patients with sickle cell disease[SCD].
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 risk of toxicity or therapeutic failure. For this reason the investigators propose to compare the pharmacokinetic parameters of hydroxyurea in normal-renal function sickle cell patients to those of patients with glomerular hyperfiltration or moderate renal failure.
In the context of the Risk Management Plan (RMP), as requested from Addmedica by the EMEA, to collect information about long-term safety of Siklos® (hydroxycarbamide) when used in patients with Sickle Cell Disease.
A Multi-Centre, Phase II, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to investigate Efficacy and Safety of Sevuparin Infusion for the Management of Acute Vaso-Occlusive Crisis (VOC) in Subjects with Sickle-Cell Disease (SCD).
The proposed study will determine whether the efficacy of WebMAP cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment study generalizes to pediatric sickle cell disease (SCD), and explore whether the intervention is feasible and acceptable to this population. Feasibility of multi-institutional recruitment from sickle cell centers will also be determined. The short-term goal is to produce preliminary data to apply for an R01 proposal to carry out a multi-institutional randomized controlled trial (RCT) of internet-delivered behavioral intervention in a large population of youth with SCD. The long-term goal of this research is to develop effective, easily accessible, behavioral pain interventions for youth with SCD to reduce the long-term impact of pain on function, quality of life, and health service use in this population. The design of this study is an experimental 2 (group) x 3 (time of measurement) randomized controlled trial design to test the acceptability and efficacy of the Web-MAP intervention in reducing pain and functional impairment in youth with sickle cell disease. (Figure 1) Subjects will be randomized to either the behavioral intervention or the online patient education control group. The treatment protocol will be implemented over 8 weeks in Internet-based treatment modules. The primary study outcome is pain and functional impairment measured at baseline, immediately post-treatment, and at 3-month follow-up.
CordIn™ is a cryopreserved stem/progenitor cell-based product of purified CD133+ cells composed of ex vivo expanded allogeneic UCB cells. The overall study objectives are to evaluate the safety and efficacy of CordIn™.
Stress is known to trigger acute pain crisis of sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is an inherited blood disorder that afflicts about 100,000 people in the United States, and is among the most common lethal genetic diseases in the United States. Though worldwide in distribution, in the US it is most commonly found in African Americans. Its best known complication is severe, recurrent relentless pain, often known as pain crisis. Non-drug treatment for SCD pain such as cognitive coping interventions have been shown to be effective for reducing SCD pain intensity, but they are complicated, multifaceted, and time-consuming. A simple and cost-effective alternative such as guided imagery (GI) could reduce the effect of stress on SCD pain. GI is an intervention where patients listen to and view audio-visual recordings while being directed to visualize themselves being immersed in that scene or scenario. There are no published studies on the use of GI as a simple stress coping intervention or tracking stress in a systematic manner as a trigger for SCD pain.
This study will provide information regarding the metabolic pathway of GBT440, the need for evaluation of potential drug-drug interactions, and the need for studies in special populations. The administration of radiolabeled drug is necessary to fully characterize the rates and routes of elimination of GBT440, providing further quantitative information on the disposition of GBT440. The results from this study will permit a comprehensive comparison between animal and human routes of elimination and metabolic profiles of GBT440.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ticagrelor is effective in reducing the number of days of pain, intensity of pain, and reducing the use of analgesics due to sickle cell disease
The purpose of this study is to test a web-aided, mobile-based PHR (Personal Health Reporting) service to enhance SCD outpatient treatment after discharge from an acute care setting, such as Duke University Medical Center's Day Hospital. SMART is a new mobile application created by SickleSoft to increase patient involvement in their treatment and improve patient to doctor communication. SMART is a self-monitoring and management service for SCD patients and their treatment doctors. This study will test whether or not use of the SMART mobile application will help develop the type of patient-doctor relationships that lead to better health outcomes and a decrease in readmission to an acute care facility.