Use of Hydroxyurea and Magnesium Pidolate for Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease
Anemia, Sickle Cell
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Anemia, Sickle Cell focused on measuring Hematologic Diseases, Anemia, Sickle Cell
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age > 3 years and < 15 years at the time of study enrollment Diagnosis of Hb SS or Hb S beta thalassemia Hydroxyurea treatment for at least 6 months prior to study entry at dose of 15 - 30 mg/kg/day Compliance with taking HU treatment of at least 70 % for 6 months prior to study entry Exclusion Criteria: Red blood cell transfusion within the last 3 months resulting in a level of Hb A of 10% or more Pregnancy or unwillingness to use effective birth control in sexually active subjects (females who state that they are sexually active) Renal dysfunction defined by a serum creatinine greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal for age Liver dysfunction defined by an ALT greater than twice the upper limit of normal for age Concomitant usage of an "antisickling" agent other than hydroxyurea Current use of Mg containing drugs Iron deficiency, defined by serum ferritin ≤ 10 ng/ml Concomitant chronic illness other than sickle cell anemia
Sites / Locations
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
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