Purpose of this Study
In this study, participants will complete two or three in-person visits where they answer surveys and walk for six minutes. After that, they will be placed into one of two groups. One group will start the exercise and nutrition program right away, and the other group will start the program later.
The program lasts for twelve weeks. During this time, there will be classes three times each week that last one hour. There will also be a nutrition session every other week. Participants do not need to attend every session, but they are asked to come to at least two thirds of the classes.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Adults who are older than 35 years and have sickle cell disease can join the study. People cannot join if they are pregnant, use oxygen all the time, or have a heart problem that is not stable or is very serious.
Age Range
35-110
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
Yes
What is Involved?
Description
SickleFit RCT is a small study that tests an exercise and nutrition program for older adults. It is called a pilot study because it helps the researchers see what works well and what needs to be changed before they create a larger study in many different places.
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
The SickleFit Exercise and Nutrition Randomized Control Trial for Older Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
Principal Investigator
Charity
Oyedeji
Protocol Number
PRO00118037
NCT ID
NCT07442851
Phase
Pilot
Enrollment Status
Pending Open to Enrollment