Sickle Cell Disease

People with sickle cell disease are asked to participate in a research study being conducted by Cohen Children’s Medical Center of NY.

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

• Are at least 18 years of age
• Have a confirmed diagnosis of stable sickle cell disease
• Have not received any disease modifying treatment

You may not participate in this study if you:

• Had a fever within 7 days of the study
• Had any infection requiring treatment within 2 weeks
• Have evidence of ongoing bone marrow suppression
• Had a major surgery less than 3 months before the study
• Had Covid-19 symptoms within 10 days of the study
• Have received an investigational drug within 30 days of the study
• Have a history of alcohol abuse or dependence
• Have a history of hematopoietic stem cell transplant or treatment with gene therapy
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study

Contact Information
Ferdausi Shifath, Study Coordinator
Phone: (718)-470-3452
Email: FSHIFATH@NORTHWELL.EDU

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