Peer support for young people with sickle cell pain
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether having a peer mentor who also has sickle cell disease can help young people manage chronic pain. You would use a mobile app to connect with your mentor and track your pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 39 years old.
- You have sickle cell disease (any type).
- You have chronic pain on most days (at least 4 days a week for the past 3 months) or you take pain medicine or receive other pain treatment that often.
- You have a smartphone (iPhone or Android) with internet access.
- You live in the United States for the whole study.
- You have not had a stem cell transplant for sickle cell disease.
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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