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Stress Management and Mindfulness Intervention for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Summary
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.
Official title: RCT of Stress Management and Mindfulness Intervention for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-01-15
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Stress Management and Mindfulness Intervention for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
This is a behavioral health intervention drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Relaxation Training and Assertiveness training.
Locations (1)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States