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Early Life Exposures Among Children With Sickle Cell Disease

Who can join

Ages 18 to 50 · Women

Inclusion Criteria:

* mother of infant with sickle cell disease
* resides within the city of Birmingham, Alabama or in close proximity

Exclusion Criteria:

* prescribed teratogenic medications
* no/limited internet access

About the study

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.

What is being tested

• Breastfeeding support group (behavioral)
• Observation (other)

Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham · Participants: 20 · Started: Aug 1, 2026

Contact the study team

• Brandi M Pernell, DNP, MSPH · Phone: 2058640238

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05377372

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Sickle Cell Disease
• Breastfeeding

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.