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Writing Relaxing Beats in Adolescents Who Have Sickle Cell Disease

Who can join

Ages 11 to 18 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adolescents aged 11-18 years of age at the time of enrollment and able to provide assent
* Diagnosed with any type of sickle cell disease
* Currently receiving care at pediatric center
* Able to read and write in English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Care transitioned to adult facility
* Visual, hearing, or cognitive impairment which may impede the ability to complete the songwriting intervention or data collection measures

About the study

This research aims to see if songwriting can help reduce anxiety in adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease. The purpose of the study is to discover if participants find songwriting and playing their songs to be practical and acceptable, and helpful for managing anxiety.

What is being tested

• Songwriting intervention (active music therapy) (behavioral)

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic · Participants: 30 · Started: Feb 5, 2026

Contact the study team

• Pam Peterson · Phone: 507-422-5523

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07222475

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Sickle Cell Disease

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.