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Stress Management and Mindfulness Intervention for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Led by University of Pennsylvania · Updated on 2026-02-27
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
49 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Stress Management and Mindfulness Intervention for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years of age or older.
- Diagnosed with sickle cell disease.
- Live within 90 minutes of Philadelphia
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe depression or suicidality
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
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Research Team
M
Melissa G Hunt, PhD
CONTACT
E
Emery B Moore, High School Diploma
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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