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New treatment option for Sickle Cell Disease
Official title Alendronate for Osteonecrosis in Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06016634
What this study is testing
What is Alendronate Sodium?
Alendronate Sodium is an investigational medicine, given as an once-weekly pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for sickle cell disease.
Also referred to as alendronate tablet, oral alendronate.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- A prospective, single-arm, intervention study of oral alendronate in adults with sickle cell disease and osteonecrosis
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Age 18-80 years with SCD (any genotype, confirmed by hemoglobin electrophoresis or high performance liquid chromatography)
- Ability to provide written informed consent
- Ability to lay on a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanner
- Negative urine pregnancy test for anyone of childbearing potential at study entry
You likely can't join if
- Pregnant women
- Adults unable to consent
- Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
- Prisoners
- Hospitalizations (for any cause) within 2 weeks of study entry
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Sacramento, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Sacramento, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.