EMDR for pain relief in children with sickle cell disease
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if EMDR therapy can help children with sickle cell disease reduce pain interference in daily life. If you or your child has sickle cell disease and experiences significant pain, this study may offer a new way to manage it.
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Who can take part
- You or your child must have sickle cell disease.
- Age must be between 6 and 18 years old.
- Pain must be high enough to affect daily activities (score above 49 on a pain interference test).
- Must speak English or Dutch well enough to complete the study assessments.
- Cannot be currently receiving other trauma-focused therapy or have certain severe medical/psychiatric conditions.
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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