Stress Management and Mindfulness Intervention for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

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Conditions studied: Sickle Cell Disease

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07316478

Run by

University of Pennsylvania

People needed

50

Starts

2026-01-15

Expected to finish

2026-12-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-27

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• 18 years of age or older.
• Diagnosed with sickle cell disease.
• Live within 90 minutes of Philadelphia

You may not qualify if…

• Severe depression or suicidality

Where it is running

• University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (enrolling)

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