Phase 2 Sickle Cell Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged 15 to 40 years old
- People who have been diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (either the SS type or the S Beta-zero Thalassemia type)
- People who are currently in a "steady state," meaning at least 2 weeks have passed since their last pain crisis
- Both males and females are eligible
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are currently taking any supplement that contains zinc and are unable or unwilling to stop taking it for 3 months before the trial begins
- People whose Vitamin D levels (specifically 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D) are below 20 ng/mL, which is considered low
- People who receive frequent blood transfusions (more than 8 per year) and also have too much iron stored in their body (based on liver iron levels or blood ferritin levels being above certain thresholds)
- People who are unable to swallow pills or who cannot take a daily supplement as directed
- People who are currently taking part in another clinical trial involving an investigational (not yet approved) drug
- People who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease where kidney function is significantly reduced (confirm with trial site for specific test values)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Ellen Fung, PhD, University of California, San Francisco
Phone: 480-793-2162
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Biomarker of Bone Formation (PINP); Biomarker of Bone Resorption (CTx)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 27 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.