Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Pain and Sleep in Adolescents and Young Adults With Sickle Cell Disease

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of a mindfulness-based mobile intervention designed to support pain and sleep management among adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease. Chronic pain and sleep problems are common in this population and can negatively affect daily functioning and quality of life. Participants will use a smartphone-based mindfulness program that includes structured modules and guided mindfulness exercises over an approximately 8-week period. The study aims to evaluate whether the intervention is feasible and acceptable for adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 15
Maximum Age: 39
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Individuals aged 15-39 years

• Have been diagnosed with SCD

• Are able to speak and understand English

• Are able to complete questionnaires with minimal or no assistance from a caregiver

• Report pain and/or sleep problems as assessed by the Adult Sickle Cell Quality of Life Measurement Information System (ASCQ-Me) short forms

• Have access to the internet on a smartphone, tablet, or computer

Locations
United States
Illinois
University of Illinois Chicago
RECRUITING
Chicago
Contact Information
Primary
Dahee Wi, PhD, RN
dwi3@uic.edu
312-996-4473
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-12-06
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-04
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
Experimental: Mindfulness-based intervention
Participants are assigned to a single study arm and receive a mindfulness-based mobile intervention delivered via a smartphone application over approximately 8 weeks.
Sponsors
Collaborators: National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Leads: University of Illinois at Chicago

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