Managing sickle cell disease through increased adoption of hydroxyurea in nigeria (ACCELERATE)

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Award ID
U01HL168084
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Awarding agency
Obligated
$3,867,560

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Assistance listing
93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research
Completion date 65% complete
Place of performance
New York, NY 10012, USA

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Description

Abstract
Large knowledge gaps remain regarding strategies to promote the adoption of hydroxyurea (HU), particularly in sub-saharan african countries including nigeria, where more than 75% of annual sickle cell anemia births occur. The vast majority of people with SCD in africa do not receive evidenced-based health care (e.g., newborn screening, health education, prophylaxis for infection, optimal nutrition and hydration, blood transfusion, transcranial doppler screening, and HU therapy), despite its effectiveness in reducing SCD-related adverse outcomes and mortality. The use of HU in SSA is

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Amendment $227,383
Amendment $438,160
Amendment $227,383
Amendment $448,464
Amendment $671,166
Amendment $708,422
Original award $708,422

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
University Of Abuja The overall goal is to enroll a total of 464 pediatric and adult patients with sickle cell disease over a two- year period. Participants will be recruited… $910,396

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Who received award U01HL168084?

U01HL168084 was awarded to New York University by National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (National Institutes of Health) on August 15, 2023.

How much is award U01HL168084 worth?

$3,867,560 has been obligated on U01HL168084.

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