Comparing the Effectiveness of Matched Related Donor Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation to Disease Modifying Therapy in Pediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

NCT ID: NCT06941389

Last Updated: 2025-06-19

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

480 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-06-01

Study Completion Date

2030-10-01

Brief Summary

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The WeDecide study is a large observational study comparing the long-term effects of matched related donor hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (MRD HCT) and non-transplant disease-modifying therapies (NT-DMT) for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The study aims to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL), cognitive function, risks, and benefits of both treatments, including survival rates, chronic complications, and organ damage prevention. With 160 children in the MRD HCT group and 320 in the NT-DMT group, aged 3-20.9 years, the study will follow participants for three years, examining factors like disease severity, treatment history, and social determinants of health. By providing a comprehensive comparison, the study seeks to inform clinical decisions and improve understanding of SCD treatment outcomes, ultimately supporting families and healthcare providers in choosing the best treatment options.

Detailed Description

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The WeDecide study is a large observational study comparing the long-term effects of two treatment options for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD): matched related donor hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (MRD HCT) and non-transplant disease-modifying therapies (NT-DMT). The main goal is to understand how these treatments affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and cognitive function, using standard tools to measure both physical and mental health. The study also looks at risks and benefits of MRD HCT, such as the potential for chronic complications, improved survival, and prevention of organ damage.

The study includes two groups: 160 children receiving MRD HCT and 320 children receiving NT-DMT. Participants, aged 3-20.9 years, are being followed for three years. The MRD HCT group will be assessed before the transplant and then at several points post-transplant. The NT-DMT group will be assessed at the start of the study and then annually for three years.

The research also considers factors like disease severity, treatment history, and social determinants of health (such as family finances and caregiver health literacy) to better understand how these elements might influence treatment outcomes. The study tracks the use of disease-modifying therapies, as well as hospital visits and other care events, throughout the three years. It will also monitor survival rates and other important health outcomes.

This study is significant because it is the first large-scale research comparing these two treatment options for SCD in children. The results will provide essential insights into how these treatments impact long-term health and help guide clinical decisions and treatment recommendations. The goal is to help families and healthcare providers make informed decisions about the best treatment options for SCD.

The study uses advanced methods to ensure fair comparisons between the two groups by accounting for differences in their characteristics. It will also adjust for any factors that could influence the results, helping to identify meaningful differences in health outcomes between the two treatments. Ultimately, the WeDecide study aims to improve our understanding of sickle cell disease treatment and provide a foundation for future research into new therapies.

Conditions

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Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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NT-DMT Cohort

This group includes 320 participants from U.S. and Canadian sites receiving non-transplant disease-modifying therapies, monitored annually over three years to assess health-related quality of life, cognitive function, disease progression, and healthcare utilization.

No interventions assigned to this group

MRD HCT Cohort

This group includes 160 participants from U.S. and Canadian sites receiving non-transplant disease-modifying therapies, monitored annually over three years to assess health-related quality of life, cognitive function, disease progression, and healthcare utilization.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Pediatric patients aged between 3 and 20.9 years.
* Children diagnosed with sickle cell Anemia (HB SS or HBSB0 Thalassemia)
* For the MRD HCT group, children who are candidates for matched related donor hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (MRD HCT).
* For the NT-DMT group, children who are receiving non-transplant disease-modifying therapies (NT-DMT) for SCD.
* Participants (or their guardians) must provide informed consent to be part of the study.
* Participants must be willing to undergo the necessary assessments and follow-up visits over the 3-year study period.

Exclusion Criteria

* Children younger than 3 years or older than 20.9 years.
* Children who do not have sickle cell anemia or related conditions.
* For the MRD HCT group, children who are not eligible for the transplant or do not have a matched related donor.
* Children who are currently enrolled in other clinical trials that might interfere with the WeDecide study.
* Children who are unable to adhere to the study protocol or follow-up requirements.
Minimum Eligible Age

3 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

20 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Rochester

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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John Horan

Professor - Department of Pediatrics, Hematology and Oncology (SMD)

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Children's of Alabama (MRD-HCT)

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Children's of Alabama (NT-DMT)

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware (MRD-HCT)

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Children's National Hospital (MRD-HCT)

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (MRD-HCT)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Comer Children's Hospital (MRD-HCT)

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Riley Children's Hospital (MRD-HCT)

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Riley's Children Hospital (NT-DMT)

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Boston Children's Hospital (MRD-HCT)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Boston Children's Hospital (NT-DMT)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Wahington Univ in St Louis (NT-DMT)

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Washington University in St Louis (MRD-HCT)

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Hackensack University Hospital (MRD-HCT)

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Roswell Park (MRD-HCT)

Buffalo, New York, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Columbia Presbytarian (NT-DMT)

New York, New York, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Cohen's Children Hospital (NT-DMT)

Queens, New York, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

University of Rochester (MRD-HCT)

Rochester, New York, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

University of Rochester (NT-DMT)

Rochester, New York, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Children's Hospital at Montefiore (MRD HCT)

The Bronx, New York, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Children's Hospital at Montefiore (NT-DMT)

The Bronx, New York, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

UNC Children's Hospital (MRD HCT)

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

UNC Children's Hospital (NT-DMT)

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Atrium Health (MRD-HCT)

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Nationwide Children's Hospital (NT-DMT)

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Oklahoma Children's Hospital (MRD-HCT)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (MRD-HCT)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

St Jude Children Hospital (NT-DMT)

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (MRD-HCT)

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Texas Children's Hopsital (NT-DMT)

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Texas Children's Hospital (MRD-HCT)

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

UT San Antonio (NT-DMT)

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Alberta Children's Hospital (NT-DMT)

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Alberta Children's Hospital (MRD-HCT)

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Site Status RECRUITING

British Columbia Children's Hosptial (MRD HCT)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

HSC Winnipeg Children's Hospital/University of Manitoba (MRD-HCT)

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Site Status RECRUITING

The Hospital for Sick Children (MRD-HCT)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Universite de Montreal / Ste Justine (MRD HCT)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Countries

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United States Canada

Central Contacts

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John Horan, MD, MPH

Role: CONTACT

5852742345

Priya Kaushal, MPH

Role: CONTACT

5852750932

Facility Contacts

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Jana Hilburn

Role: primary

(205) 6389324

Jeanine Dumas

Role: primary

(205) 638-9100

Megan Petrick

Role: primary

(302) 651-5584

Julia Malloy

Role: primary

2024764225

Judith Talib

Role: primary

4047854075

Christopher Omahen

Role: primary

7737028137

Courtney Spiegel

Role: primary

3172783105

Jillian Bouck

Role: primary

(317) 944-5000

Lydia L Osuagwu

Role: primary

617-355-6000

Nadia Tarhini

Role: primary

617-355-6000

Bethany Kellogg

Role: primary

(314) 935-5000

Ian Snyder

Role: primary

314-273-5953

Elana Smilow

Role: primary

(551) 996-5673

Stephanie Guilford

Role: primary

716-845-1300 ext. 1898

Nikhil Punwani

Role: primary

(212) 305-5437

Ferdausi Shifath

Role: primary

(833) 462-6436

Priya Kaushal

Role: primary

585-275-0932

Priya Kaushal

Role: primary

585-275-0932

Elaine Chung

Role: primary

7187412396

Karen Ireland

Role: primary

(718) 741-2426

Juanita Cufee

Role: primary

919-966-1178

Lindsey Akpuogu

Role: primary

(919) 962-2211

Marithza Amaya

Role: primary

9804422309

Anthony Villela

Role: primary

(614) 722-2000

Christina Gonzalez

Role: primary

(405) 271-4412 ext. 42510

Peter Nicholas

Role: primary

2674269376

Jason Hodges

Role: primary

866 278-5833

Stacy High

Role: primary

9012336555

Daniela Westerhold

Role: primary

(832) 824-1000

Helton D. Cruz Rivas

Role: primary

832-824-1798

Sophia Isabel Salinas

Role: primary

210-358-4000

Alex Fidanova

Role: primary

403-955-7211

Alex Fidanova

Role: primary

403-955-7211

Peter Subrt

Role: primary

604-875-2161

Kim Shore

Role: primary

(204) 787-4850

Erilda Kapllani

Role: primary

416-813-7654 ext. 424714

Karine Leveille

Role: primary

514 345-4830

Other Identifiers

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BPS-2023C1-31041

Identifier Type: OTHER_GRANT

Identifier Source: secondary_id

BPS-2023C1-31041

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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