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NCT02447874 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Arginine Therapy for the Treatment of Pain in Children With Sickle Cell Disease

A Phase 1 study of Sickle Cell Disease, sponsored by Emory University.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
21
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT02447874 is a Phase 1 study of Sickle Cell Disease that is actively recruiting participants, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, below the 293-participant average among 213 other Sickle Cell Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02447874, a Phase 1 study of Sickle Cell Disease, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Emory University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
21 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether giving extra arginine to patients with sickle cell disease seeking treatment for vaso-occlusive painful events (VOE) will decrease pain scores, decrease need for pain medications or decrease length of hospital stay or emergency department visit.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Arginine
  • DRUG Arginine (Loading)
  • DRUG Arginine (Continuous)

Study Locations (2)

Georgia

  • Children's Healthcare fo Atlanta at Hughes Spalding - Atlanta
  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Arthur M. Blank Hospital - Atlanta

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 21 participants
Start Date 2015-05
Est. Completion 2026-07
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

Emory University

1,208 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02447874

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02447874 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 293-participant average among 213 other Sickle Cell Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The listed sponsor is Emory University, which has 1,208 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Sickle Cell Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Arginine is the first listed.

NCT02447874 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Georgia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02447874 about?

NCT02447874 is a clinical study titled "Arginine Therapy for the Treatment of Pain in Children With Sickle Cell Disease". The purpose of this study is to determine whether giving extra arginine to patients with sickle cell disease seeking treatment for vaso-occlusive painful events (VOE) will decrease pain scores, decrease need for pain medications or decrease length of hospital stay or emergency department visit.

What is the current status of trial NCT02447874?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 21 participants. The study started on 2015-05. Estimated completion is 2026-07.

What conditions does trial NCT02447874 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Sickle Cell Disease.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02447874?

The interventions under investigation include: Arginine (DRUG), Arginine (Loading) (DRUG), Arginine (Continuous) (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02447874?

This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02447874 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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