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Exercise Program for Sickle Cell Disease (SuCCESs Trial)

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Research Sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

* Children 6-17 years of age diagnosed with sickle cell disease

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up throughout the entire study week 1, weeks 2-6, six weeks of intervention, and week 7

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial, called SuCCESs, will investigate if a program involving exercises that improve strength, balance, speed, and agility is possible and beneficial for children with sickle cell disease.

Who is the study for?

The SuCCESs trial is for children aged 6-17 who have been diagnosed with sickle cell disease. It's designed to see if a special exercise program can help them without causing harm.

What is being tested?

This study tests a moderate intensity exercise program focused on strengthening, balance, speed, and agility in young patients with sickle cell disease to determine its safety and effectiveness.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the trial involves physical exercise, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, or pain. There might be specific risks related to sickle cell complications that will be monitored.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ throughout the entire study week 1, weeks 2-6, six weeks of intervention, and week 7

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~throughout the entire study week 1, weeks 2-6, six weeks of intervention, and week 7

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and throughout the entire study week 1, weeks 2-6, six weeks of intervention, and week 7 for reporting.