Achieving Understanding of the Natural History of Sickle Cell Trait (AUNT)
Purpose
The main purpose of this study is to create a longitudinal cohort of those with Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) to better understand the hematologic phenotype for those that carry HbS, assess for differences in those with varying quantities of HbS and assess for potential clinical complications of SCT.
Condition
- Sickle Cell Trait
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 18 Years and 65 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- Are willing to voluntarily participate and sign the study consent 2. Know/suspect they have SCT and are willing to get tested to confirm/learn about their SCT status 3. Be willing and able to participate in the 2- year study plan. 4. Adults ages 18-65
Exclusion Criteria
- Unwilling to sign consent 2. Known end-stage renal disease or dialysis 3. Known SCD (including sickle cell-beta thalassemia) 4. People who do not have SCT
Study Design
- Phase
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Arm Groups
Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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Individuals with sickle cell trait |
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Recruiting Locations
University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama 35294
Birmingham, Alabama 35294
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- National Alliance for Sickle Cell Centers