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Kidney Function in Sickle Cell Anemia
NCT03277547 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This is a prospective clinical cohort study that involves a baseline study visit followed by up to 3 annual follow-up study visits for a total follow-up of 36-48 months to evaluate the age- and sex-adjusted rate of change in kidney function, and to identify biomarkers of endothelial function, metabolomic profiles and clinical characteristics for the worsening of kidney function and for a rapid decline in kidney function. "Funding Source - FDA OOPD"
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (3)
North Carolina
- University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill
Ohio
- Ohio State Adult Sickle Cell Program — Columbus
Tennessee
- UTHSC Center for Sickle Cell Disease — Memphis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-11-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-12-01 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03277547
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03277547 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Kenneth Ataga MD, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Sickle Cell Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03277547 reports 3 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03277547 about?
NCT03277547 is a clinical study titled "Kidney Function in Sickle Cell Anemia". This is a prospective clinical cohort study that involves a baseline study visit followed by up to 3 annual follow-up study visits for a total follow-up of 36-48 months to evaluate the age- and sex-adjusted rate of change in kidney function, and to identify biomarkers of endothelial function, metabo...
What is the current status of trial NCT03277547?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. The enrollment target is 300 participants. The study started on 2017-11-17. Estimated completion is 2025-12-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03277547 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Sickle Cell Disease, Kidney Failure, Chronic. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03277547?
This trial is sponsored by Kenneth Ataga MD, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03277547 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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