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Cognitive Remediation Intervention to Prepare for Transition of Care

The Cognitive-Remediation of Executive and Adaptive Deficits in Youth (C-READY) Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial for Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease to Prepare for Transition of Care

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
10 Years to 18 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Mentioned in the study description

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Mentioned in the study description
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests a telehealth program called C-READY to help young people with sickle cell disease get ready to move to adult care. It is for ages 10–18 and focuses on thinking skills and skills for daily life.

Randomized Controlled Trial (RTC) testing the efficacy of a telehealth adaptation of the Cognitive-Remediation of Executive and Adaptive Deficits in Youth (C-READY) intervention to prepare adolescents with sickle cell disease for transition of care.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Have sickle cell disease, of any type.
  • Get ongoing care at Children's of Alabama Hospital.
  • Are 10–18 years old.
  • Speak English.

Who can't join

  • Have a history of seizures or a stroke with noticeable symptoms.
  • Have a history of intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder.
  • Cannot have an MRI scan, which takes pictures inside the body. Reasons may include metal implants, nerve-stimulating devices, or fear of tight spaces.
  • Currently take medicines that affect mood, thoughts, or behavior.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of SCD (all genotypes) * Active follow-up at Children's of Alabama Hospital * Ages 10-18 * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * History of seizures or overt stroke * History of Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder * Inability to participate in the MRI scan, such as metal implants, neurostimulators, claustrophobia * Currently on psychotropic medications

Study sites (1)

AL