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Sickle Cell Disease clinical trials
95 of 214 indexed Sickle Cell Disease trials are currently recruiting.
214 US clinical trials · 95 currently recruiting
Sickle Cell Disease is the subject of 214 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 95 of them currently open to new participants. 14 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 87 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, running 17 of these trials.
The research picture
Sickle Cell Disease has 214 registered US clinical trials, 95 of them open to new participants right now, about 44% of the total.
- 95
- recruiting participants now
- 44%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 14
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 17
- top sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Active & Recent Trials
214 total, page 4 of 5
Living With Sickle Cell Disease in the COVID-19 Pandemic
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
NCT04417673
Cerebrovascular Reserve and White Matter Disease in Patients with Chronic Anemia
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
NCT03715972
Red Blood Cell - IMProving trAnsfusions for Chronically Transfused Recipients
Westat
NCT05255445
Decision Aid for Therapeutic Options In Sickle Cell Disease
Emory University
NCT02326597
Validation of the Sickle Cell Disease Pain Burden Interview
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
NCT00804362
A Study to Evaluate GBT021601 in Single and Multiple Doses in Healthy Participants
Pfizer
NCT05036512
The Link Between Anemia and Deficits in Memory and Attention in Individuals With Sickle Cell Disease
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
NCT00451919
Sickle Cell Anemia WE CARE
Boston Medical Center
NCT03716726
Examining the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Sickle Cell Disease Patients, Parents of Patients With Sickle Cell Disease, and Providers Towards the Integration of CRISPR in Clinical Care
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
NCT03167450
Arginine Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Pain
Emory University
NCT02536170
Pathophysiology of Acute Pain in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
NCT03049475
Molecular Phenotyping of Asthma in Sickle Cell Disease
Nemours Children's Clinic
NCT01879592
A Study to Learn About Sickle Cell Disease In Adult Patients
Pfizer
NCT05407805
Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplantation in Sickle Cell Patients (BMTCTN1507)
Medical College of Wisconsin
NCT03263559
Microvascular Blood Flow in Sickle Cell Anemia
Versiti Blood Health
NCT01566890
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of ICA-17043 (With or Without Hydroxyurea) in Patients With Sickle Cell Anemia.
Icagen
NCT00040677
Parent Willingness to Participate in Tobacco Trials in the Pediatric Clinical Setting
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
NCT01673243
A Study to Assess the Effect of Ticagrelor in Reducing the Number of Days With Pain in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
AstraZeneca
NCT02482298
Sickle Cell Uric Acid (SCUA) - Cohort Repository
Virginia Commonwealth University
NCT04190888
Patient-Provider Tools to Improve the Transition to Adult Care in Sickle Cell Disease
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT02200510
The Feasibility of Text Messaging to Assess Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Youngsters With Cancer or Sickle Cell Disease
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
NCT01591187
Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Assisted Life Management for Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
University of Pittsburgh
NCT03029468
Vitamin D for Sickle-cell Respiratory Complications
Gary M Brittenham, MD
NCT01443728
Functional Neuroimaging of Pain Using EEG and fMRI
University of Minnesota
NCT02212691
Inhaled Mometasone to Reduce Painful Episodes in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Jeffrey Glassberg
NCT02061202
A Study of Etavopivat in Patients With Thalassemia or Sickle Cell Disease
Forma Therapeutics
NCT04987489
BEATS 2: Music Therapy in Sickle Cell
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
NCT03233269
Genes Influencing Iron Overload State
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
NCT01158794
The Feasibility of the PAINReportIt Guided Relaxation Intervention-INPATIENT
University of Florida
NCT02729350
SMART Mobile Application Technology Utilization in the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease Post Day Hospital Discharge
Duke University
NCT02475993
Atorvastatin Therapy to Improve Endothelial Function in Sickle Cell Disease
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
NCT00072826
Evaluation of Sickle Cell Liver Disease
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT01950429
Simvastatin (Zocor) Therapy in Sickle Cell Disease
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
NCT00508027
Home-based Assessment of PRO Measures in SCD Using A Smartphone App Platform: A Feasibility Study
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
NCT04678037
Adenosine 2A Agonist Lexiscan in Children and Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
NCT01085201
Inhaled Corticosteroid Use to Prevent Acute Chest Syndrome Recurrence in Children Between 1 and 4 With Sickle Cell Disease: a Feasibility Trial
Vanderbilt University
NCT02187445
Treatment of Sickle Cell Patients Hospitalized in Pain Crisis With Prophylactic Dose Low-molecular-weight Heparin (LMWH) Versus Placebo
Duke University
NCT01419977
COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy in Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
Duke University
NCT05998824
Study of Propranolol as Anti-Adhesive Therapy in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Laura M. De Castro, MD
NCT01077921
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Real-time Self-management Intervention for SCD Via Mobile Applications
University of Pittsburgh
NCT02384590
Safety of Single Doses of CSL889 in Adult Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
CSL Behring
NCT04285827
Motivations, Expectations, and Decision-making of Sickle Cell Patients in Clinical Research
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
NCT03709303
Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of VIT-2763 (Vamifeport) in Subjects With Sickle Cell Disease
Vifor (International)
NCT04817670
Assessing Function in Pediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
NCT00590148
Study of Melphalan Drug Exposure in Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients
University of California, San Francisco
NCT03609827
MUSic Therapy to Improve Quality Of Life in Sickle Cell Disease (MUSIQOLS)
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
NCT03556657
Abatacept for GVHD Prophylaxis After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
Monica Bhatia
NCT02867800
Red Blood Cell Survival in Sickle Cell Disease
Marianne Yee
NCT04426591
Stem Cell Transplant for Hemoglobinopathy
Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
NCT00176852
Use of a Mobile-based App for SCD Patients
Duke University
NCT01833702
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 39 |
| Phase 2 | 48 |
| Phase 3 | 11 |
| Phase 4 | 3 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Sickle Cell Disease Trial Landscape
214 indexed Sickle Cell Disease studies · 95 recruiting (44%).
Phase mix: 14 late (III/IV) vs 87 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (17 trials), 9 others listed. 50 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Sickle Cell Disease?
PlainTrial tracks 214 US clinical trials for Sickle Cell Disease, of which 95 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Sickle Cell Disease?
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Is this data current?
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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