Deciding to Enroll in the Sickle Cell Clinical Trial
What It Takes To Join Rise Up
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Sickle Cell Warrior
Reasons Rise Up Might Be a Good Fit
Eligibility criteria:
- You're 16 years of age or older
- You're diagnosed with sickle cell
- If you or your partner are capable of becoming pregnant, you must agree to use 2 forms of contraception
- You've had at least 2 but no more than 10 pain crises in the past year
- Defined as pain requiring medical attention and treatment caused by acute chest syndrome, sustained erection, or red blood cell blockages in the liver, spleen, or elsewhere in the body
- You have a hemoglobin level between 5.5 and 10.5 g/dL
- If you are taking hydroxyurea, your hydroxyurea dose must stay the same for at least 90 days before starting this study drug
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Sickle Cell Warrior
Reasons Rise Up Might Not Be a Good Fit
- If you're pregnant or breastfeeding
- If you're receiving regularly scheduled transfusions
- If you have any hepatobiliary disorders, including liver or gallbladder disease
- If you have severe kidney disease
- If you've undergone gene therapy or had a prior bone marrow or stem cell transplant
- If you're currently receiving treatment for sickle cell disease (such as voxelotor, crizanlizumab, or L-glutamine), with the exception of hydroxyurea
- If you're currently receiving therapies that stimulate blood production, such as erythropoietin
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Having higher participation in clinical trials helps give clarity on the options and opportunities available to us. It's beneficial for the greater good.
Sickle Cell Warrior