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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 5 of 5
CD34+Selection for Partially Matched Family or Matched Unrelated Adult Donor Transplant
New York Medical College
NCT01049854
Multi-Center Study of Iron Overload: Pilot Study
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
NCT01114776
Cognitive Rehabilitation in Sickle Cell Disease
Duke University
NCT01793740
Hydroxyurea and EPO in Sickle Cell Disease
Julia Xu
NCT05451940
HRV-B for Symptom Management in Sickle Cell Patients
Prisma Health-Upstate
NCT03383913
Sildenafil for Treatment of Priapism in Men With Sickle Cell Anemia
Johns Hopkins University
NCT00940901
Transplantation for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease From Mismatched Family Donors of Bone Marrow
Emory University
NCT02757885
Analysis of T-Cell Immune Reconstitution Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic BMT for Severe SCD
Emory University
NCT00228631
Quantitative MRI for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplant
University of Michigan
NCT03458897
A Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of BIVV003 for Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Severe Sickle Cell Disease
Sangamo Therapeutics
NCT03653247
Microvascular and Cardiac Dysfunction in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria and Sickle Cell Disease
Oregon Health and Science University
NCT01294891
Nitrous Oxide Analgesia Vaso-occlusive Crisis
Columbia University
NCT01891812
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT02065596
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation Following Chemotherapy in Patients With Hemoglobinopathies
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
NCT00153985
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. 14 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.
All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation, eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
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?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
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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