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Stress Management and Mindfulness Intervention for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

RCT of Stress Management and Mindfulness Intervention for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

Who can join

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

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

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

  • Time periods mentioned: 6 weeks
  • Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "The immediate treatment group will participate in the intervention for six weeks while the control group waits."
  • "Baseline Measures - Complete online demographic, mood, and symptom questionnaires * May skip any questions * Study team emails to confirm participation Same as Immediate Group 2."
Compensation
Not stated
  • 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 whether a new stress management and mindfulness program can improve daily life for adults with sickle cell disease. The program teaches self-care skills, clear communication, slow breathing, and meditation to help people focus on the present.

The purpose of this research is to determine whether a new stress management and mindfulness program can improve quality of life in individuals with sickle cell disease. The program is based on a number of empirically supported treatments including techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy like overcoming motivational barriers to self-care, learning to see things as accurately as possible, practicing assertive communication, relaxation exercises like deep slow breathing, mindfulness meditation, and other stress management strategies.

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

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Age 18 or older.
  • Have sickle cell disease.
  • Live within 90 minutes of Philadelphia.

Who can't join

  • Have severe depression or thoughts of suicide.

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

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older. * Diagnosed with sickle cell disease. * Live within 90 minutes of Philadelphia Exclusion Criteria: \- Severe depression or suicidality

Study sites (1)

PA