Understanding lipid profiles in adult sickle cell patients

Study of Lipid Balance in Adult Sickle Cell SS or SC Patients at Steady State and According to Clinical Phenotypes and During Acute Complications Acronym : "HDL2"

Not applicable Interventional Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe · NCT05780775

This study is trying to see how fat levels in the blood affect adults with sickle cell disease and their related health issues in the French West Indies.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment350 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05780775 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates lipid profiles in adult patients with sickle cell disease living in the French West Indies. It aims to analyze the relationship between lipid levels and various complications associated with sickle cell disease, such as vasoocclusive crises and pulmonary arterial hypertension. The study will collect medical histories and perform blood tests over a four-year period to observe changes in lipid profiles and identify genetic factors influencing these complications. The research will also explore insulin resistance and lipid functionality in specific patient subgroups.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and over with sickle cell anemia or SC sickle cell disease living in Guadeloupe or Martinique.

Not a fit: Patients with other hemoglobinopathies, those who are pregnant or lactating, or those recently hospitalized for transfusion or bleeding may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management of sickle cell disease by identifying lipid-related risk factors for complications.

How similar studies have performed: While studies on lipid profiles in sickle cell disease are limited, similar research has shown potential associations between lipid levels and disease complications, suggesting this approach may yield valuable insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged from 18 years and over
* Be affected with Sickle cell anemia or SC sickle cell
* Living in French Caribbean Islands of Guadeloupe or Martinique and followed by physicians issued from a French West Indies Sickle Cell Reference or Competence Center
* At steady state in the last month (without acute complication)
* To have given a written consent after information on the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other hemoglobinopathies than sickle cell disease
* Pregnancy or lactation
* Patient under judicial protection or without freedom
* Patient not affiliated with a social security system
* Patient hospitalized for transfusion or bleeding in the last 3 months

Where this trial is running

Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Sickle Cell DiseaseDyslipidemiaComplicationSickle cell diseaselipidsvasoocclusive crisispriapismpulmonary arterial hypertension
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.