Dietary Intake and Dietary Behaviors in Adults With Sickle Cell Disease

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH CLINICAL CENTER (CC) · Dec 25, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how diet and eating habits affect the health of adults with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). SCD is a condition where blood cells become crescent-shaped, which can lead to serious health issues like pain, strokes, and heart problems. The researchers want to see if better nutrition can help manage these symptoms and improve overall health.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a confirmed diagnosis of SCD. If you join, you will go through a few steps, including a physical exam and interviews about your eating habits and food-related activities. You’ll also fill out some surveys about your health and provide blood and urine samples after fasting for 8 hours. The whole process will take about two weeks, and you can complete much of it from home or at a nearby location. This study aims to better understand the role of diet in managing SCD, which could lead to improved care for people living with this condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• * INCLUSION CRITERIA:
• In order to be eligible to participate in this study, the participant must:
• • 1. State their willingness to complete all study procedures for the duration of the study
• • 2. 18 years of age or older at the time of screening
• • 3. Have a documented clinical diagnosis (upon review of medical records) of SCD or presence of a SCD hemoglobinopathy genotype HbSS, HgSC, HbSB 0 or HBSB+
• EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
• The following criteria will exclude any individual from participating in the study:
• • 1. Less than 18 years of age
• • 2. Unable to speak, read, write, and/or understand English
• • 3. Presence of a condition or illness that will hamper the individual from giving informed consent (e.g. cognitive impairment)
• • 4. SCD trait genotype
• • 5. Currently undergoing inpatient treatment in any hospital for SCD at the time of screening
• • 6. Pregnancy at the time of screening