Pain, balance, and strength in children with sickle cell
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at how children (ages 9-14) with sickle cell anemia or who are healthy handle pressure, balance, and strength. It aims to understand pain and movement better to help improve care.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 9 and 14 years old.
- Your child can follow simple instructions.
- If your child has sickle cell anemia, they must be healthy enough to take their medicines regularly and have had chronic pain for more than 6 months.
- If your child does not have sickle cell anemia, they should not be involved in regular sports (especially leg exercises).
- Your child cannot have serious heart, lung, or kidney problems, recent surgery, or certain muscle/nerve issues.
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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