- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT04417673
Living With Sickle Cell Disease in the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Longitudinal Survey Study on Living With Sickle Cell Disease in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Background:
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic illness. It affects about 100,000 people in the United States. People with SCD have red blood cells that are sickle-shaped and impaired in their function. This results in a lifetime of complications that affect every organ system. People with SCD also are at greater risk for respiratory infections and lung problems. Researchers want to study how this population s stress, anxiety, fear, pain, sleep, and health care use are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Objective:
To study the extent and impact of life changes induced by the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with SCD in the U.S.
Eligibility:
People age 18 and older with SCD who live in the U.S.
Design:
Participants will complete a survey online. The questions will focus on the following:
Medical history
Mental and physical health
Demographics
Stress
Resilience
Health care use
COVID-19
Beliefs about medical mistrust and participation in research.
At the end of the survey, participants will be asked if they would like to take the survey again in the future. If they reply "yes," then they will be contacted by the study team in 6-9 months to take the survey again. They may complete the survey again in 6-8 months, 12-15 months, and 18-21 months.
The survey should take less than 40 minutes to complete.
Participants' data will be coded to protect their privacy. The coded data may be shared with other researchers.
Study Overview
Status
Detailed Description
Study Description:
Longitudinal online survey of adults living with sickle cell disease (SCD) in the United States. The objective of the study is to examine the extent and impact of life changes induced by the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals living with SCD. It is our hypotheses that adults living with SCD will be adversely impacted by COVID-19 in terms of stress, anxiety, coping and sleep. Individuals living with SCD will have higher fear, isolation, anxiety and stress if they have higher clinical severity. In-person healthcare utilization for individuals with SCD will be reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual healthcare utilization will increase for SCD individuals but satisfaction with healthcare quality will decrease.
Objectives:
Primary Objective: The primary objective of the study is to examine the extent and impact of life changes induced by the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD). These objectives are: (1) To assess how the COVID-19 pandemic affects the psychological well-being of individuals living with SCD; (2) To examine the association between clinical severity of SCD and an individual s response to the COVID-19 pandemic; (3) To investigate whether news and other media consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic influence individual psychological well-being; (4) To determine the extent of COVID-19 induced trauma in individuals living with SCD, and its effect on health behaviors and psychological well-being; (5) To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare utilization for SCD individuals.
Secondary Objectives: Our secondary objectives broadly examine the attitudes and viewpoints of individuals with SCD on issues of trust and the future of medical advancements for COVID-19 treatment(s). These will be examined in conjunction with the primary objectives and are: (1) To examine the role that medical and government mistrust may have on the experiences and behaviors of individuals with SCD during the pandemic; (2) To assess community attitudes towards clinical trials for COVID-19.
Endpoints:
The endpoints for the study are divided into psychosocial measures as well as physical measures and are: (1) Stress; (2) Anxiety; (3) Depressive symptomology; (4) Sleep; (5) Pain episodes and clinical severity; (6) Healthcare utilization (primary care, emergency
department, telemedicine, other). The secondary endpoint is an examination of the receptivity of SCD individuals to future health recommendations and medical treatment(s).
Study Population: Sample up to 1000 adults living with SCD in the United States, 18 years of age or older.
Description of Sites/Facilities Enrolling Participants:
Two cohorts will be recruited for this study: (1) Participants in the INSIGHTS study (NCT02156102) (2) Participants recruited by Sickle Cell 101 and/or from the NIH Study (NCT01633021), and/or from other advocacy groups or doctor s offices. Sickle Cell 101 (SC101) is a Silicon Valley-based non-profit organization that specializes in sickle cell education for the patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and other key stakeholders affected by sickle cell disease and trait globally.
Study Duration: Proposed enrollment opening June 1, 2020 - proposed end of data analyses from fourth wave of the study June 2022.
Participant Duration: Each participant will be invited to take the online survey every six-nine months for four data collection periods. Each survey will last 30-45 minutes.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Maryland
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Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Adults, aged 18 years or older, of any race, sex, gender, ethnicity, and/or nationality
- Sickle Cell Disease, any genotype
- Current Resident of the United States
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
- Minors less than 18 years of age
- Adults with Sickle Cell Trait, Beta Thalassemia, Alpha Thalassemia or any blood disorder other than Sickle Cell Disorder
- Adults who lack access to the Internet
- Live outside the United States (unless they are from the INSIGHTS Study)
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Observational Models: Cohort
- Time Perspectives: Prospective
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / Cohort |
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Sickle Cell Disease
Individuals with sickle cell disease
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Stress
Time Frame: BASELINE, MONTH 6, MONTH 12, MONTH 18
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We will examine how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts stress levels among individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD).
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BASELINE, MONTH 6, MONTH 12, MONTH 18
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Pain episodes, and severity
Time Frame: BASELINE, MONTH 6, MONTH 12, MONTH 18
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We will examine the association between clinical severity of SCD and an individual s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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BASELINE, MONTH 6, MONTH 12, MONTH 18
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Healthcare utilization (primary care, emergency department, telehealth other)
Time Frame: BASELINE, MONTH 6, MONTH 12, MONTH 18
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We will investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare utilization for SCD individuals.
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BASELINE, MONTH 6, MONTH 12, MONTH 18
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Depressive symptomology
Time Frame: BASELINE, MONTH 6, MONTH 12, MONTH 18
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This is an examination of questions relating to depression, which we will examine within our cohort.
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BASELINE, MONTH 6, MONTH 12, MONTH 18
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Anxiety
Time Frame: BASELINE, MONTH 6, MONTH 12, MONTH 18
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We will examine how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts anxiety levels among individuals with SCD.
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BASELINE, MONTH 6, MONTH 12, MONTH 18
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Receptivity to future health recommendations and medical treatment(s).
Time Frame: Baseline, month 6, month 12, month 18
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We would like to explore how the attitudes about treatment and levels of trust will serve as mediating factors for the experiences of individuals with SCD during this pandemic.
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Baseline, month 6, month 12, month 18
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Collaborators and Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Vence L Bonham, J.D., National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Publications and helpful links
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimated)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
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More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
- Coronavirus Infections
- Coronaviridae Infections
- Nidovirales Infections
- RNA Virus Infections
- Virus Diseases
- Infections
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Respiratory Tract Diseases
- Pneumonia, Viral
- Pneumonia
- Lung Diseases
- Hematologic Diseases
- Genetic Diseases, Inborn
- Anemia
- Anemia, Hemolytic, Congenital
- Anemia, Hemolytic
- Hemoglobinopathies
- COVID-19
- Anemia, Sickle Cell
Other Study ID Numbers
- 999920125
- 20-HG-N125
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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