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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

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

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

About the study

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.

What is being tested

• Stress Management and Mindfulness Intervention for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania · Participants: 50 · Started: Jan 15, 2026

Contact the study team

• Melissa G Hunt, PhD · Phone: 610-529-8055
• Emery B Moore, High School Diploma · Phone: 317-604-3063

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07316478

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Sickle Cell Disease

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.