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Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of CSL889 in Adults and Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease During Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
Description

This study consists of two parts: phase 2 (Part A) and phase 3 (Part B). It is a multicenter study designed to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of CSL889 (human hemopexin) when given intravenously (IV) to adults and adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD) experiencing vaso-occlusive crises (VOC). The main objectives of the study are to assess how CSL889 affects the time it takes for VOC to resolve in participants with SCD, and to evaluate the safety and tolerability of CSL889 in study participants.

WITHDRAWN
Abciximab (ReoPro) as a Therapeutic Intervention for Sickle Cell Vaso-Occlusive Pain Crisis
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine whether giving abciximab (ReoPro) to children with sickle cell disease who are hospitalized for acute pain crisis will improve their pain and shorten the time spent in the hospital, when compared with standard supportive care.

COMPLETED
A Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Inclacumab in Participants With Sickle Cell Disease Experiencing Vaso-occlusive Crises
Description

This Phase 3 study will assess the safety and efficacy of inclacumab, a P-selectin inhibitor, in reducing the frequency of vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) in approximately 240 adult and adolescent participants (≥ 12 years of age) with sickle cell disease (SCD). Participants will be randomized to receive inclacumab or placebo.

RECRUITING
Virtual Reality Devices As an Adjunct to Usual Care for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Experiencing Vaso-Occlusive Crises
Description

This study aims to evaluate the use of virtual reality as an adjunct to standard care for patients with sickle cell disease experiencing vaso-occlusive crises.

TERMINATED
A Study of a Single Dose of Inclacumab to Reduce Re-admission in Participants With Sickle Cell Disease and Recurrent Vaso-occlusive Crises
Description

This Phase 3 study will assess the safety and efficacy of a single dose of inclacumab, a P-selectin inhibitor, for a vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) after an index VOC in participants with sickle cell disease (SCD). Participants will be randomized to receive either inclacumab or placebo.

TERMINATED
L-citrulline Injection in Patients Aged 6-21 Years Old with Sickle Cell Disease Presenting with Vaso-Occlusive Crisis (VOC)
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine if intravenous L-citrulline can abrogate an active vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease, resulting in decreased pain, reduction or elimination of opiate usage, and reduction or elimination of hospital admission. The applicant is developing intravenous L-citrulline (Turnobi™) for treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD). The current development program targets treatment of sickle cell-associated vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) specifically. The aim of Part 1 is to identify the optimum dose regimens for the Part 2 of the trial which is a double-blind, placebo controlled adaptive 'pick-the-winner' design. This study will allow assignment of more subjects to the better treatment arm/s based on emerging data. The study, initially, will evaluate efficacy and tolerability of incremental doses of intravenous (IV) L-citrulline (Turnobi™) in patients with SCD while receiving standard of care therapy for VOC.

COMPLETED
Study of SANGUINATE™ In the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease Patients With Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
Description

Safety and effect of SANGUINATE on Sickle Cell Disease patients experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis

COMPLETED
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Study of SEG101 (Crizanlizumab) in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Patients With Vaso- Occlusive Crisis (VOC)
Description

The purpose of the CSEG101A2202 study was to characterize the Pharmacokinetic (PK) and Pharmacodynamic (PD) of SEG101/crizanlizumab and to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SEG101/crizanlizumab in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients.

RECRUITING
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Crizanlizumab (5 mg/kg) Compared With Placebo in Adolescent and Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patients Who Experience Frequent Vaso-Occlusive Crises (SPARKLE)
Description

A phase III, multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study to assess efficacy and safety of crizanlizumab (5 mg/kg) versus placebo, with or without hydroxyurea/hydroxycarbamide therapy, in adolescent and adult Sickle Cell Disease patients with frequent vaso-occlusive crises.

COMPLETED
Intravenous Magnesium for Sickle Cell Vasoocclusive Crisis
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of intravenous magnesium in shortening the duration of a pain crisis and to determine the health-related quality of life and short term outcomes of children treated with intravenous magnesium during an acute pain crisis.

NOT_YET_RECRUITING
A Phase III Study of Intravenous L-Citrulline in Patients Aged 6-21 Years Old With Sickle Cell Disease Presenting to Emergency Departments in Acute Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
Description

This study is being done to learn more about a possible new treatment for pain episodes (called vaso-occlusive crises or VOCs) in children, teens, and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD). The study will include about 120 participants between the ages of 6 and 21 who come to the emergency department (ED) with a VOC. A VOC is a painful episode that happens with no clear cause and no signs of infection or major problems with organs like the liver or kidneys. Before joining the study, patients and their families may be asked to learn about it and give permission (called consent or assent) while at a regular clinic visit. If that hasn't happened yet, the consent/assent process will happen at the emergency department when the patient comes in for care. If the patient meets all the study requirements, they can join the treatment part of the study. Participants will be randomly assigned (like flipping a coin) to receive either: L-citrulline, the study drug, or A placebo, which looks the same but has no active ingredients. Everyone has an equal chance of getting either one. The study drug is given through an IV. It starts with one larger dose, followed by a steady infusion for up to 12 hours. All patients in the study will still receive the usual pain treatment (called standard of care), which may include opioids. However, some patients may need fewer opioids if the study treatment helps with their pain. If any medicines are not allowed during the study, the doctor will explain this during the consent process. Patients can go home once: Their pain is controlled with oral (by mouth) pain medicine, They're eating and drinking well, and They've been given a personal pain management plan to use at home. After leaving the hospital, the study team will follow up with patients by phone about 2 days later (within a 12-hour window), again around Day 7, and again around Day 30 to check how they're doing.

COMPLETED
Evaluation of Purified Poloxamer 188 in Vaso-Occlusive Crisis of Sickle Cell Disease (EPIC)
Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether MST-188 can reduce the duration of vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) in subjects with sickle cell disease. The study will also evaluate whether MST-188 can reduce the frequency of rehospitalization of subjects due to a recurrence of VOC. Additionally, this study will compare the development of acute chest syndrome during VOC in subjects who receive MST-188 to those who do not receive MST-188.

COMPLETED
Early Diagnosis of Sickle Acute Chest Syndrome Using a Combination of Plasma Bimarkers and Chest Imaging
Description

Background: Painful vasoocclusive crisis (VOC) occurs in people with sickle cell disease (SCD). People with VOC have many visits to the hospital. About 10 30 percent of these people will go on to develop acute chest syndrome (ACS). ACS can cause further ill health. It can also cause death. Researchers want to find ways to diagnose ACS more quickly. To do this, they want to use stored blood samples and scans from a study (the DeNOVO trial) that was closed in 2015. They want to see if scans and samples taken of people with VOC who later developed ACS could help diagnose ACS faster. The data of people in the DeNOVO study who did not develop ACS will serve as controls. Objectives: To look at data from the DeNOVO trial to find a way to diagnose ACS more quickly. Eligibility: People 10 85 years old who took part in NHLBI Protocol number 05-H-0019 (the DeNOVO trial). The trial lasted from 2004 to 2008. The study was closed in November 2015. Design: Scans and intact, frozen samples from a study that was closed in 2015 will be studied. No new participants will be enrolled. ...

COMPLETED
Intranasal Fentanyl for Initial Treatment of a Vaso-occlusive Crisis
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine if intranasal fentanyl can decrease the pain of patients with sickle cell disease who present to the pediatric emergency department with a vaso-occlusive crisis.

COMPLETED
A Phase I/II Trial of Recombinant-Methionyl Human Stem Cell Factor (SCF) in Adult Patients With Sickling Disorders
Description

Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder that results from a single nucleotide substitution in codon 6 of the beta-globin gene which, in the homozygous state, produces an abnormal hemoglobin that is prone to polymer formation when deoxygenated. The polymerized hemoglobin leads to impaired deformability and sickling of red blood cells which subsequently lodge in end-arterioles producing the classic and most prominent feature of the disorder, repeated vasoocclusive crises. Despite knowledge of the precise genetic defect for decades, only recently has there been therapeutic impact based upon this knowledge when a clear benefit from treatment with hydroxyurea, a cell cycle-specific agent administered to induce production of fetal hemoglobin (HbF) by stimulating gamma-globin synthesis, was reported in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The reduction in the frequency and severity of vasoocclusive crises seen has been attributed to the increase in HbF levels in responsive patients. While the majority of patients demonstrate a rise in HbF, not all such patients benefit from treatment. Given these results, alternative agents that also stimulate the production of HbF warrant investigation in the treatment of SCD. Recombinant-methionyl human stem cell factor (SCF) is a hematopoietic growth factor with activity on immature hematopoietic progenitor cells. SCF stimulates the production of HbF in vitro and in vivo, and this effect is attainable without the myelosuppression associated with hydroxyurea. In this phase I/II trial, we will administer SCF in a dose escalating fashion to patients with sickling disorders. Parameters to be measured are HbF levels, F cell levels, peripheral blood CD34 levels, frequency, duration, and severity of vasoocclusive crises, and toxicity.

COMPLETED
A Study to Learn About Sickle Cell Disease In Adult Patients
Description

The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the performance of the sickle cell disease (SCD) electronic diary in people with SCD who are on treatment that will change SCD and those not on such a treatment. SCD is a type of condition when there are fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body. This disease can be passed on from parent to child and may cause pain, infections and damage to organs. This study is seeking participants who: * are confirmed with SCD * are on a stable regimen of disease changing treatment or have not received any disease changing treatment before the start of the study and do not plan any changes in their treatment during the 6-month study observation period For 6 months, participants will be asked to complete a daily electronic diary to report on their experience in the past 24 hours with sickle cell pain crisis (if they got any treatment and what medications they took), worst pain, worst tiredness, and their ability to perform usual physical activities. We will compare the experiences of people who are taking SCD-modifying therapy to those that are not taking a SCD-modifying therapy.

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
A Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety of Inclacumab Administered to Participants With Sickle Cell Disease
Description

This study is an open-label study to evaluate the safety of long-term administration of inclacumab in participants with sickle cell disease (SCD). Participants in this study will have completed a prior study of inclacumab.

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
A Study of Etavopivat in Patients With Thalassemia or Sickle Cell Disease
Description

This clinical trial is a Phase 2 study that will evaluate the safety and clinical activity of etavopivat in patients with thalassemia or sickle cell disease and test how well etavopivat works to lower the number of red blood cell transfusions required and increase hemoglobin.

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
A Study of Etavopivat in Adults and Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease (HIBISCUS)
Description

This clinical trial is a Phase 2/3 study that will evaluate the efficacy and safety of etavopivat and test how well etavopivat works compared to placebo to improve the amount of hemoglobin in the blood and to reduce the number of vaso-occlusive crises (times when the blood vessels become blocked and cause pain).

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Study of Two Doses of Crizanlizumab Versus Placebo in Adolescent and Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patients
Description

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of 2 doses of crizanlizumab (5.0 mg/kg and 7.5 mg/kg) versus placebo in adolescent and adult sickle cell disease (SCD) patients with history of vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) leading to healthcare visit.

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Sex Hormones and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Description

This study aims to characterize sex differences in the pathophysiology of vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) occurring among individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). * The study will compare CRP and other biomarkers between females with SCD in the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle and males with SCD. * The study will explore potential sex differences in biomarker changes between females and males with SCD during and following resolution of VOC. * The study will compare neutrophil and platelet adhesion to the endothelium and real time fibrin deposition in the blood.

RECRUITING
PET Imaging of Vaso-Occlusive Crisis (VOC) in SCD
Description

The purpose of this study is to find objective biomarkers of vaso-occlusion (blood vessel blockage) in people with SCD. Using information from earlier studies and work being done, researchers have developed a strategy to image VOC, using positron emission tomography (PET). The ability to see and measure VOC in SCD patients can help patient care, by showing when and how a VOC is occurring or going to occur. Studying this method will also help in future drug research, as it will allow researchers to deliver promising new medications that target hyper-adhesion and sickling in people with SCD.

RECRUITING
Rollover Study for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Who Have Completed a Prior Novartis-Sponsored Crizanlizumab Study
Description

This is a multi-center multi-national rollover study to allow continued access to crizanlizumab for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) who are on crizanlizumab treatment in a Novartis-sponsored study (parent study) and are benefiting from the treatment as judged by the investigator.

TERMINATED
Intranasal Ketamine for Pain Control in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease and Vaso-occlusive Episode (VOE) in the PED
Description

This will be a descriptive cohort study of intranasal ketamine as the initial analgesic for children with sickle cell disease who present to the pediatric emergency department with vaso-occlusive crisis and are awaiting intravenous line placement.

TERMINATED
Effect of Ticagrelor vs. Placebo in the Reduction of Vaso-occlusive Crises in Pediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Description

The purpose of the study is to Evaluate the Effect of Ticagrelor versus Placebo in Reducing the Rate of Vaso-Occlusive Crises in Paediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

RECRUITING
Effect of Virtual Reality Technology for Pain Management of Vaso-Occlusive Crisis in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Description

Acute vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) is the most common complication in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and pain related to VOC is often inadequately treated. This is a phase II randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of virtual reality technology when added to standard pain management for patients with sickle cell disease who are experiencing acute pain crisis in the ambulatory care setting. Patients will be randomized to receive either standard management only or standard management in addition to virtual reality therapy. The remainder of care for the painful event will continue per institutional standards according to clinical indication, including reassessment and documentation of pain and additional doses of pain medicines by intravenous (IV) or oral route. Pain scores and opioid requirement will be measured and compared across treatment arms, along with the outcomes of discharge from clinic versus admission to the inpatient unit. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) technology in reducing pain at 30 minutes after intervention during an acute vaso-occlusive crisis in patients with sickle cell disease. Primary endpoint will be change in pain scores in Standard versus VR arms, between the first pain assessment at the time of presentation and the subsequent pain assessments up to 30 minutes after intervention. Secondary Objectives: * To compare total opioid consumption from the time of presentation to the time of discharge from acute care setting in Standard versus VR arms. * To assess the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) technology in reducing pain at 60 minutes after the first IV medication administered or 60 minutes after completion VR during an acute vaso-occlusive crisis in patients with sickle cell disease.

COMPLETED
Adjuvant Low-dose Ketamine in Pediatric Sickle Cell Vaso-occlusive Crisis
Description

Acute vaso-occlusive episodes (VOEs) in sickle cell disease (SCD) are primarily managed with opioids. Tolerance and hyperalgesia to opioids develops due to N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-receptor mediated activation of the nociceptive system, and as a receptor antagonist, ketamine mitigates this. Intravenous (IV) ketamine has demonstrated efficacy in reducing post-operative, chronic, and cancer-related pain in pediatrics, as well as in reducing time to pain control in the emergency department (ED) in adults. Limited studies suggest efficacy in adult opioid-refractory SCD patients. This study is investigating the safety and tolerability of adjuvant low-dose IV ketamine bolus for pediatric SCD VOE in the ED, as well as its efficacy in improving pain control and reducing hospitalization.

TERMINATED
A Comprehensive Care Plan for Pediatric Patients With Vaso-Occlusive Crises
Description

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder affecting 80,000 to 90,000 individuals in the United States.\[10\] There are 13,000 hospital admissions for a sickle cell crises, costing $448 million dollars annually.\[10\] In our hospital, the sickle cell population is known to have some of the longest length of stays. Between October 2014 and September 2015, there were 89 admissions for a vaso-occlusive crisis with an average length of stay of 6 days and 12 admissions greater than 10 days and 5 admissions greater than 20 days. We propose to evaluate the feasibility of the new CPP in a pilot randomized control trial to determine if pain and length of stay can be reduced in patients with sickle cell disease. We also propose to evaluate a sleep regimen to determine if this can reduce the hospital stay and help with pain. We hypothesize increased physical activity and proper sleep, as implemented in the CPP, are correlated with decreased hospital length of stay and decreased pain. Additionally, we believe that creating a standardized nighttime environment at the hospital will help the children stay in their circadian rhythm thus promoting improved sleep and a more effective inpatient disease management.

TERMINATED
Safety of Rivipansel (GMI-1070) in the Treatment of One or More Vaso-Occlusive Crises in Hospitalized Subjects With Sickle Cell Disease
Description

This is an open label extension study in subjects with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) who have completed the double blind Phase 3 study (B5201002).

COMPLETED
Comparing Acute Pain Management Protocols for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Description

The goal of this pilot study is to improve emergency department (ED) pain management for adults with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common genetic disorder in the United States, and occurs primarily among African Americans. Management of painful episodes associated with SCD, referred to as vaso-occlusive crises (VOC), is the most common reason for SCD patients to visit the ED. Currently, there is no standard approach to managing VOC pain in the ED that is widely accepted and used, and pain management for vaso-occlusive crisis in persons with SCD is very different between providers and not based on research. Many times, patients who come to the ED with sickle cell pain feel that they do not receive adequate pain control. If EDs could provide efficient, effective, safe, patient-centered analgesic management, it may be possible to improve pain management for adults with SCD experiencing a VOC. Guidelines for treating vaso-occlusive crises caused by sickle cell disease will soon be published by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. These guidelines recommend patient-specific pain treatment protocols or a standardized pain management protocol for SCD when a patient does not already have a pain treatment protocol designed for them. The purpose of this pilot study is to compare these two ways to treat vaso-occlusive pain in the ED for adults with sickle cell disease, and to determine if a large randomized controlled trial is feasible and required.