Ultrasound of the lungs for sickle cell pain crises
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether using ultrasound at the beside can help doctors see lung problems early in people with sickle cell disease who are having a severe pain crisis. The goal is to improve care and catch complications sooner.
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Who can take part
- You have sickle cell disease and are currently having a severe pain episode (vaso-occlusive crisis) that requires hospital care.
- You are being cared for in the internal medicine department (either in the emergency room or as an inpatient).
- You have not had a lung removed, do not have pulmonary fibrosis, and your pain episode is not due to acute chest syndrome (a specific lung complication).
- You are able to agree to take part in the study (not under guardianship or deprived of freedom).
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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