Thinking and memory in adults with severe sickle cell disease
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether regular monthly blood transfusions affect thinking and memory in adults with severe sickle cell disease. If you are already getting these transfusions, you may be able to join and help researchers learn more about how they affect your brain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and have a severe form of sickle cell disease (types SS or Sβ0).
- You are already getting a red blood cell exchange transfusion every month.
- You do not have dementia or severe aphasia (language difficulties).
- You can speak and understand French.
- You are not in another clinical trial that prevents you from joining this one.
- You are not under legal guardianship or curatorship.
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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