Sickle Cell Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are a woman of African descent
- You are 50 years of age or older
- You have not had a menstrual period for at least 12 months in a row (which typically indicates menopause)
Who may not be able to join:
- You are currently taking medications that are known to affect bone health, such as steroids, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or certain bone-related treatments
- You have a known condition that affects how your body processes minerals and bone, such as an uncontrolled thyroid condition, overactive parathyroid glands, or Vitamin D deficiency
- You are currently taking part in another clinical trial or using an experimental drug
- You have been diagnosed with sickle cell disease
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: Biree Andemariam, MD, UConn Health
Phone: 860.679.4656
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
Difference in bone mineral density between older African descent (AD) women with (N=25) and without (N=25) sickle cell trait (SCT)
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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.