Clinical trials
Sickle Cell clinical trials
Below are recruiting sickle cell clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 172 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06930703RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CBD for sickle cell pain
This trial tests if cannabidiol (CBD) can help reduce pain interference in adults with sickle cell disease. You will take CBD daily for 4 weeks and report your pain levels.
Manhattan, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06385886Recruiting
Study to improve sickle cell care for adults not seeing a specialist
This study helps connect adults with sickle cell disease who haven't seen a specialist in over a year back into care. It tests a program designed to make it easier to get regular medical support and improve your health.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06919224Recruiting
Text message support for adults with sickle cell disease
This study uses text messages to help adults with sickle cell disease learn about the latest medical guidelines and tools to manage their health. The goal is to see if this mobile approach improves how people follow their care plan.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06619197Recruiting
Reflexology in Sickle Cell Disease Study
This study tests if foot reflexology, a gentle pressure technique on your feet, can help relieve pain from a sickle cell crisis while in the hospital. It is only for children and teens under 18.
BronAges Up to 18 years - NCT06853158Recruiting
Music therapy study for quality of life in sickle cell disease
This study tests if music therapy can improve quality of life for people with sickle cell disease who have chronic pain. You would join a music therapy group and share your feedback to help researchers see if this approach helps.
Cleveland, OhioAges 14 years+ - NCT06818266RecruitingPhase 3
Tocilizumab for severe chest crisis in sickle cell disease
This trial tests if the drug tocilizumab can help treat acute chest syndrome, a serious lung complication of sickle cell disease. It is for people with sickle cell disease who are hospitalized and need oxygen or breathing support. The study compares tocilizumab to a placebo to see if it speeds up recovery.
ParisAges 2 years+ - NCT06761560RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Hydroxyurea dosing for children with sickle cell anemia
This study looks at whether adjusting the dose of hydroxyurea based on drug levels in the blood works better than the standard approach for treating sickle cell disease in children. It aims to reduce side effects and improve treatment outcomes.
Montreal, QuebecAges 6 months–18 years - NCT06691867Recruiting
Integrative training for sickle cell pain in teens
This study tests an integrative training program designed to help adolescents with sickle cell disease manage their pain better. It combines physical and mental techniques to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT06635902RecruitingPhase 2
Citrulline for sickle cell pain crisis
This trial tests if an intravenous medication called L-citrulline can help treat pain crises in children and young adults with sickle cell disease. Participants receive either the study drug or a placebo while in the hospital for a severe pain episode.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 4–21 - NCT06612268RecruitingPhase 3
Etavopivat for reducing sickle cell pain crises
This study tests an investigational oral pill called etavopivat that may help reduce pain crises in people with sickle cell disease. You may qualify if you have frequent pain crises and are not on regular blood transfusions.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 years+ - NCT06578507RecruitingPhase 2
Twice-daily hydroxyurea liquid for children with sickle cell disease
This trial tests a new twice-daily liquid form of hydroxyurea (a common SCD medicine) in children ages 9 months to 11 years with sickle cell disease. It will check how the medicine works in the body, if it is safe, and if it helps reduce pain crises and other complications.
CréteilAges 9 months–11 years - NCT06565026RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CS-206 treatment for sickle cell disease patients
This trial tests CS-206, an experimental therapy for people with sickle cell disease. It aims to reduce severe complications like pain crises, acute chest syndrome, strokes, and other serious events. You may qualify if you have a specific genetic type of sickle cell disease and have experienced complications despite standard treatments.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 12–35 - NCT06555939Recruiting
Resilience program for teens and young adults with sickle cell disease
This study tests a program called PRISM that helps teens and young adults with sickle cell disease build resilience and manage stress, anxiety, or depression. You may be eligible if you have sickle cell disease and feel down or worried.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 8–25 - NCT06546670RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ITU512 for sickle cell disease
This trial tests a new medicine called ITU512 in two groups: healthy volunteers and people with sickle cell disease. In the second part, researchers want to see if ITU512 can help manage sickle cell disease.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12–55 - NCT06477289Recruiting
Blood vessel function and thinking in sickle cell disease
This study looks at how blood vessel function in the fingers (using a simple test called arterial tonometry) relates to thinking and memory in people with sickle cell disease. It involves a non-invasive measurement and cognitive tasks.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 12–25 - NCT06367192Recruiting
School Readiness Program for Preschoolers with Sickle Cell
This study tests a program to help preschoolers with sickle cell disease get ready for school. It looks at whether a special learning program can help with skills like paying attention and getting along with others.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 3.5 years–6.5 years - NCT06198712RecruitingPhase 2
Testing etavopivat in children with sickle cell disease
This trial tests a new drug, etavopivat, to see how it works in children with sickle cell disease. It may help reduce painful crises and other complications.
Toronto, OntarioAges 6 months–18 years - NCT06139510Recruiting
Understanding Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
This study looks at what causes pain in people with sickle cell disease. They hope to learn more about pain patterns to better help patients manage it.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 15–40 - NCT04166526Recruiting
Brain and brain-vessel MRI study in kids with sickle cell
This study uses MRI scans to understand how the brain and blood vessels are affected in children with sickle cell disease, including before and after certain treatments. It also includes healthy children for comparison and may help improve future monitoring and care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 8–18 - NCT05377372Recruiting
Study of early exposures in babies with sickle cell disease
This study asks mothers of babies with sickle cell disease about early-life exposures and related factors. It may help researchers understand what might affect health in the first months of life.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–50 - NCT05170412Recruiting
Diet habits study for adults with sickle cell disease
This study asks adults with sickle cell disease about what they eat and their eating routines. The goal is to understand diet patterns in sickle cell and how they may relate to health, which could help future care and guidance.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT01245179RecruitingPhase 1
Panobinostat for adults with severe sickle cell
This early-phase study tests panobinostat, a medicine aimed at reducing sickle-cell problems, in adults with severe disease. It’s mainly looking at safety and whether it can improve blood-related issues that drive pain and complications.
Augusta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04055818RecruitingPhase 1
Testing three medicines for high-risk sickle cell disease
This Phase 1 study tests whether nicotinamide, oral tetrahydrouridine, and decitabine can help people with high-risk sickle cell disease. It is mainly a safety-and-dosing study, but it also looks for signs the medicines may improve disease-related problems.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04093986Recruiting
Using past pregnancy records from women with sickle cell
This study looks back at past pregnancy and breastfeeding experiences in women with sickle cell disease who took hydroxyurea. It aims to better understand how hydroxyurea exposure may affect pregnancy and baby outcomes.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sickle cell?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 172 recruiting sickle cell studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a sickle cell trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a sickle cell trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.