Brain and brain-vessel MRI study in kids with sickle cell
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 18 years old
- You either have sickle cell disease (with one of the listed treatment situations) or you are a healthy child without sickle cell
- You have not had gene therapy or a bone marrow transplant (if you are in the “not treated yet” group)
- If you are in the “chronic transfusions” group, you receive regular transfusions
- You can have an MRI without sedation (you will not need sleep medicine to complete the scan)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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