Sickle cell kidney research study
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study collects kidney tissue samples from people with sickle cell disease and healthy volunteers to better understand how sickle cell affects the kidneys. If you have sickle cell disease or a related blood disorder, you may help researchers find new ways to protect kidney function.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older but not yet 66.
- Your kidney function is at least 15 mL/min (not on dialysis).
- You have sickle cell disease or another hemoglobin disorder (or are a healthy volunteer matched to a participant).
- You are not currently pregnant (can join 4 weeks after giving birth).
- You have not had a sickle cell pain crisis requiring a hospital or ER visit in the last 2 weeks.
- You do not have an active cancer that requires strong chemotherapy (maintenance treatment in remission is okay).
- You are not in prison.
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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