Sickle Cell Disease Study
Changes in Endothelial Markers with Age in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
GENDER: All
COMPENSATION: Yes
CONDITION: Sickle Cell Disease
HEALTHY PARTICIPANTS: Yes
LOCATION: UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s or UH Seidman Cancer Center
Learn More About This Research Study
Please contact Erica Denallo at 216-286-7453 or fill out the form below to learn more about this study.
Study Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the endothelial markers (proteins) in the blood associated with blood vessels to see how they change with age in patients with Sickle Cell Disease. Overall, this study will help to improve our knowledge of the disease and may help us find better ways to treat sickle cell disease.
Who Can Participate
Participants 14-30 years of age and older with sickle cell disease may be eligible for this study. Adolescents and young adults without sickle cell disease are also needed for this study. Adolescents and young adults with sickle cell trait, and patients without sickle cell disease are also needed for this study.