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Intravenous L-Citrulline for Vaso-occlusive Pain Episode in Sickle Cell Disease

Suvankar Majumdar
NCT IDNCT06635902ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Phase

Phase 2

Target enrollment

99

Study length

about 4.3 years

Ages

4–21

Locations

1 site in DC

About this study

Researchers are testing if intravenous L-citrulline helps treat acute pain episodes in people with sickle cell disease. The trial also aims to learn about the safety of this treatment and how it affects participants.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Placebo
  • 2.Take L-citrulline
PhasePhase 2
Routeoral

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low9%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Drug routes

oral (Oral Capsule)

Endpoints

Secondary: Opioid consumption, Pain scores, Safety