Phase I/II Randomized Study of Hydroxyurea With or Without Clotrimazole in Patients With Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle Cell Anemia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Sickle Cell Anemia focused on measuring genetic diseases and dysmorphic syndromes, hematologic disorders, rare disease, sickle cell anemia
Eligibility Criteria
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Disease Characteristics-- Diagnosis of sickle cell anemia confirmed by hemoglobin electrophoresis Received hydroxyurea for at least 6 months On a stable dose for at least 3 months Tolerating dose of at least 5 mg/kg/day --Prior/Concurrent Therapy-- Chemotherapy: No other concurrent antisickling agent Other: No concurrent drug that may interact with or influence the metabolism of hydroxyurea or clotrimazole --Patient Characteristics-- Hematopoietic: WBC at least 4000/mm3 Platelet count at least 150,000/mm3 Hemoglobin less than 11 g/dL Hepatic: AST/ALT no greater than 100 units/L Renal: Creatinine no greater than 1.5 mg/dL Other: Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception No prior adverse reaction to hydroxyurea or clotrimazole No recent or progressive neurologic dysfunction
Sites / Locations
- University of North Carolina School of Medicine