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This is a Human Clinical Trial study (also classified as: Meta-Analysis, Phase 3).

December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Comparative efficacy of novel therapies for sickle cell disease: A network meta-analysis of hydroxyurea, voxelotor, crizanlizumab, and l-glutamine

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KKKushal KriplaniVardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital USUjjwal SoniUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center AMAleksandr MarkovBrookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

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Network meta-analysis reveals l-glutamine's impact on vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell disease, suggesting personalized treatment approaches based on patient phenotype.

Key Points

L-glutamine significantly reduces vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell disease patients, enhancing treatment efficacy.
A random-effects frequentist model was applied across 11 randomized controlled trials with 3,412 participants.
Hydroxyurea and crizanlizumab ranked higher for VOC reduction, while l-glutamine exhibited a favorable safety profile.
Findings indicate the need for personalized treatment selection based on clinical outcomes and patient phenotype.

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Kriplani et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f744fa91c937236e2d8 https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-6499

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Network meta-analysis reveals l-glutamine's impact on vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell disease, suggesting personalized treatment approaches based on patient phenotype.

Comparative efficacy of novel therapies for sickle cell disease: A network meta-analysis of hydroxyurea, voxelotor, crizanlizumab, and l-glutamine

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Comparative efficacy of novel therapies for sickle cell disease: A network meta-analysis of hydroxyurea, voxelotor, crizanlizumab, and l-glutamine

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