Therapy groups to help teens cope with sickle cell
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a structured talk-therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for teens and young adults with sickle cell disease. It aims to help you manage tough thoughts and feelings and cope with day-to-day challenges over 6 weekly group sessions.
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Who can take part
- Be between 14 and 21 years old and have sickle cell disease
- Understand and speak English, and have an English-speaking parent or guardian
- Have consent/assent, and agree to join audio/video recordings for the first interview
- Have stable internet, a webcam, and a private space to join weekly online group sessions
- Be able to attend all 6 weekly ACT group sessions and agree to join a youth advisory group (CAB)
- Not currently be in detention or a prison setting
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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