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Study identifier: NCT07226219 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Methylphenidate to Address Attention and Executive Deficits Among Children With Sickle Cell Disease

Condition: Sickle Cell Disease · Executive Dysfunction · Cognitive Impairment  ·  Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

PhasePhase 1
Planned participants72
Who can joinAll sexes, 8 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine if patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) can consistently take a drug called Methylphenidate (MPH) daily, once a day for 4 weeks to help with any thinking, attention or schoolwork problems and if they have any side effects. The study will assess any thinking or attention problems participants may have both before taking this drug and after. Additionally, the study will assess the decision-making process of the caregiver that may influence using this drug or not. Primary Objective: • Assess the feasibility, acceptability, and adherence to MPH treatment in children with SCD and EF deficits. Secondary Objective: • Evaluate neurobehavioral and safety outcomes following MPH treatment. Exploratory Objective: • Evaluate decision-making and determinants influencing methylphenidate utilization among parents.

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Talk to the study team

Andrew Heitzer, PhD  ·  888-226-4343  ·  referralinfo@stjude.org

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Locations (1)

St. Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, Tennessee, United StatesRecruiting

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