Vaso-occlusive Crisis clinical trials at UCSF
2 research studies open to eligible people

  • Adjuvant Low-dose Ketamine in Pediatric Sickle Cell Vaso-occlusive Crisis

    open to eligible people ages 8-25

    Acute vaso-occlusive episodes (VOEs) in sickle cell disease (SCD) are primarily managed with opioids. Tolerance and hyperalgesia to opioids develops due to N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-receptor mediated activation of the nociceptive system, and as a receptor antagonist, ketamine mitigates this. Intravenous (IV) ketamine has demonstrated efficacy in reducing post-operative, chronic, and cancer-related pain in pediatrics, as well as in reducing time to pain control in the emergency department (ED) in adults. Limited studies suggest efficacy in adult opioid-refractory SCD patients. This study is investigating the safety and tolerability of adjuvant low-dose IV ketamine bolus for pediatric SCD VOE in the ED, as well as its efficacy in improving pain control and reducing hospitalization.

    Oakland, California

  • Safety Of Rivipansel (GMI-1070) In The Treatment Of One or More Vaso-occlusive Crises In Hospitalized Subjects With Sickle Cell Disease

    open to eligible people ages 6 years and up

    This is an open label extension study in subjects with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) who have completed the double blind Phase 3 study (B5201002).

    Oakland, California and other locations

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