Sickle-Cell Disease In Greece: Patient Reported Outcomes Related To Clinical Complications, Treatment Choices And Attitudes, Beliefs And Trends Affecting Potential Participation In Clinical Trials - A Greek National Multicentric Study

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by a point mutation in the β-globin chain of hemoglobin that forms hemoglobin S. It is clinically characterized by complicated episodes of veno-occlusive crises (VOC), emergency room (ER) visits and uncomplicated inpatient admissions.