Social Outcomes in Children Diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease

Summary

Children and adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD) face a variety of problems that affect their lives. Some children with SCD have trouble making friends. We want to better understand the social abilities and friendships in children with or without SCD so that we can learn the best ways to support those who need it.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 8 to 18

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

Your child is eligible for this study if they are between the age of 8-18.



Exclusion criteria:

You are not eligible for this study if:
1. Your child has undergone, or is currently undergoing, hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) treatment
2. Your child has a disability or neurologic condition that would make them unable to complete a set of questionnaires and assessments on an iPad.

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Method of contact

Additional information

Contact information

If you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at care4kids@ucalgary.ca

Principal investigator:

Fiona Schulte

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB18-2115