Ear stimulation for pain in sickle cell disease
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial tests a safe, non-drug device that gently stimulates the ear to help reduce pain in children with sickle cell disease who are in the hospital for a pain crisis. It may offer a new way to manage pain without extra medication.
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Who can take part
- You have sickle cell anemia (HbSS type).
- You are currently in the hospital for sickle cell pain.
- You have had at least one other hospital stay for sickle cell pain before.
- Your outer ear is normal and healthy for the device placement.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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