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Primary Prevention of Stroke in Children With Sickle Cell Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa II
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Hydroxyurea (Moderate Dose) and Hydroxyurea (Low Dose) for Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke. Completed, enrolled 440 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The overall goal of this proposal is to conduct a partial double-blind randomized Phase III clinical trial for primary stroke prevention in children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in sub-Saharan Africa.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The study intervention will include moderate dose hydroxyurea therapy at 20 mg/kg/day (range 17.5 - 26 mg/kg/day) for 36 months.
The study intervention will include random allocation to low dose hydroxyurea therapy at 10 mg/kg/day (range 7 - 15 mg/kg/day) for 36 months.