Early Life Exposures Among Children With Sickle Cell Disease

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-50
SponsorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

About this trial

This study is being conducted to determine the relationship between early childhood exposures, such as Adverse Childhood Experiences, Social Determinants of Health and nutrition/breastfeeding, among children with sickle cell disease, and behavioral interventions aimed to reshape psychological resilience and lifestyle factors towards positive health outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

mother of infant with sickle cell disease

resides within the city of Birmingham, Alabama or in close proximity

Disqualifiers

prescribed teratogenic medications

no/limited internet access

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Breastfeeding support group
  • Observation

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Lead sponsor

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Collaborator