Hydroxyurea Optimization through Precision Study (HOPS): study protocol for a randomized, multicenter trial in children with sickle cell anemia

Abstract Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a severe and devastating hematological disorder that affects over 100,000 persons in the USA and millions worldwide. Hydroxyurea is the primary disease-modifying therapy for the SCD, with proven benefits to reduce both short-term and long-term complic...

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Main Authors: Emily R. Meier, Susan E. Creary, Matthew M. Heeney, Min Dong, Abena O. Appiah-Kubi, Stephen C. Nelson, Omar Niss, Connie Piccone, Maa-Ohui Quarmyne, Charles T. Quinn, Kay L. Saving, John P. Scott, Ravi Talati, Teresa S. Latham, Amanda Pfeiffer, Lisa M. Shook, Alexander A. Vinks, Adam Lane, Patrick T. McGann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-04912-z