Status:
COMPLETED
MRI Evaluation of Iron Overload in the Heart, Liver and Pancreas in Patients Receiving Multiple Blood Transfusions.
Lead Sponsor:
Sheba Medical Center
Conditions:
Iron Overload
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Brief Summary
Sickle cell anemia and Sickle cell β thalassemia patients require multiple transfusions in order to avoid chronic anemia sequel. This regimen entails intrinsic deleterious effects, the majority of whi...
Detailed Description
Sickle cell anemia and Sickle cell β thalassemia patients recieving multiple transfusions are exposed to the effects of iron deposition in the reticuloendothelial system, including cardiac muscle, liv...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- clinical diagnosis of Sickle cell anemia or Sickle cell β thalassemia having received multiple blood transfusions.
Exclusion
- contraindication to MRI
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00629291
Start Date
January 1 2008
End Date
May 1 2010
Last Update
May 11 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Sheba Medical Center , Imaging Dept
Tel Litwinsky, Tel Hashomer, Israel, 52621