A Study of Nicotinamide With Oral Tetrahydrouridine and Decitabine to Treat High Risk Sickle Cell Disease (NCT04055818)
Proof-of-concept Study of Nicotinamide and Oral Tetrahydrouridine (THU) and Decitabine to Treat High Risk Sickle Cell Disease
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
A randomized control trial in 20 subjects with sickle cell disease comparing oral THU-decitabine to nicotinamide and in combination (THU, decitabine and nicotinamide).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine — Chicago, Illinois
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine — Chicago, Illinois
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (312) 413-0242
Email: LIgnacio@UIC.EDU
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.