๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-04

SickleFit Exercise and Nutrition Study (NCT07442851)

The SickleFit Exercise and Nutrition Randomized Control Trial for Older Adults With Sickle Cell Disease

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Duke University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

To goal of this study is to pilot the SickleFit exercise and nutrition intervention in adults with sickle cell disease in a randomized control trial

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Duke University โ€” Durham, North Carolina

Age range: 35 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • SickleFit Exercise plus Nutrition (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Duke University โ€” Durham, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (919) 684-0628

Email: SICKLEFIT@duke.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—