Hemoglobinopathies

Effect of Poloxamer 188 vs Placebo on Painful Vaso-Occlusive Episodes in Children and Adults With Sickle Cell Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Investigators of this multicenter trial that included 388 children and adults with sickle cell disease reported that poloxamer 188, an agent found to reduce blood viscosity and cell-cell interactions, did not significantly shorten the duration of vaso-occlusive episodes.

JAMA