Effectiveness of a Computerized Tool (PAINRelieveIt) to Help Manage Pain Related to Sickle Cell Disease

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Conditions studied: Anemia, Sickle Cell, Hemoglobin SC Disease

In brief

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a blood disorder that is characterized by intense, painful episodes known as sickle cell crises. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of PAINRelieveIt, a three-part computer-based pain management tool, in treating adults with SCD.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00600665

Run by

University of Illinois at Chicago

People needed

279

Starts

2007-02-01

Expected to finish

2014-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed with SCD
• Scheduled for continuing care at the University of Illinois at Chicago Sickle Cell Clinic
• Experienced a moderate to severe level of pain (at least 3 on 0 to 10 scale) related to the SCD within the 12 months prior to study entry
• Had a emergency department visit or hospitalization within the 2 years prior to study entry
• Speaks and reads English

You may not qualify if…

• Legally blind
• Physically unable to complete study questionnaire

Where it is running

• University of Illinois at Chicago Sickle Cell Center and Medical Center — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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