Status:
COMPLETED
Parent Educational Program for Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Lead Sponsor:
University of Miami
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Hemoglobin SC Disease
Anemia, Sickle Cell
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at risk for central nervous system (CNS) complications, which may affect academic achievement. This study will evaluate an educational support program for p...
Detailed Description
SCD is an inherited blood disorder that is caused by an abnormal type of hemoglobin-the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to tissues. Symptoms include anemia, infections, organ damage, an...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children with either HbSS (sickle cell anemia) or HbSβ-thal (hemoglobin S beta thalassemia) who are between 6 and 12 years of age
- Child's parent or primary caregiver agrees to participate in the study
Exclusion
- Child is monolingual in a language other than English and cannot complete standardized testing in English
- Parent or caregiver of the child is not fluent in English or Spanish
- Child has some other developmental disability not related to SCD. This would include Down's syndrome, autism, pervasive developmental disability, cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, consequences of severe prematurity, or a documented closed head injury that resulted in loss of consciousness.
- Child has been diagnosed with a significant mental health disorder that is not responsive to behavioral or medical management. This includes severe depression, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder. Children whose mental health problem is effectively treated are eligible for participation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
73 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00860782
Start Date
August 1 2008
End Date
May 1 2016
Last Update
August 2 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Mailman Center for Child Development
Miami, Florida, United States, 33131