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Does What You Eat Affect Your Sickle Cell Disease?
Are you living with sickle cell disease (SCD)? You may wonder how diet and nutrition affect your overall health and well-being. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are conducting a study to investigate how diet and nutrition impact the physical and mental health of adults with SCD.
Your participation can help advance knowledge and improve care for people living with sickle cell disease.
Who Is Eligible?
- Adults 18 years and older diagnosed with sickle cell disease
- Women who are not pregnant
What Does the Study Involve?
- Two to three outpatient visits (virtual option available) visits include,
- Dietary interviews and nutritional assessments
- Behavioral questionnaires through electronic surveys
- Blood draws and urine samples, including pregnancy screening and nutrient analysis
Additional Information
- Compensation is provided
- On-site parking available
- Study visits take place at the NIH Clinical Center, located in Bethesda, MD. Accessible via Metro Red Line (Medical Center stop)
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