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Achieving Understanding of the Natural History of Sickle Cell Trait (AUNT)

Achieving Understanding of the Natural History of Sickle Cell Trait (AUNT)

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18-65 years
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Overview

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.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. 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:

  1. 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 details
    Sickle Cell Trait

NCT06071377

National Alliance for Sickle Cell Centers

11 June 2025

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