Phone app for stress and pain self-management in sickle cell
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether an m-health (phone) app that teaches stress and pain self-management can help adults with sickle cell disease manage moderate to severe pain. You may be able to use the app alongside your usual care, especially if you’ve had significant pain recently.
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Who can take part
- You must have a diagnosis of sickle cell disease (like HbSS, HbSC, or related types).
- In the last 24 hours, you must have had sickle-cell-related pain rated more than 3 out of 10.
- You should use opioid pain medicine either as needed or continuously (your clinician may have prescribed it).
- You must be able to read and speak English.
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must not be legally blind, and you must be physically able to complete study activities.
- You must not have already taken part in the study’s earlier relaxation/distraction feasibility project.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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