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

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About This Trial

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.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - 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 Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Individuals who have significant cognitive limitations that will impair their ability to use and understand the MBI, as per their health care provider or caregiver - Are currently receiving an MBI or have received more than 4 sessions of any MBI in the 6 months prior to the screening Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who have significant cognitive limitations that will impair their ability to use and understand the MBI, as per their health care provider or caregiver * Are currently receiving an MBI or have received more than 4 sessions of any MBI in the 6 months prior to the screening

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

Mobile bindfulness-based intervention

Participants receive a mindfulness-based mobile intervention designed to support symptom management related to pain and sleep. The intervention is delivered via a smartphone application and includes structured mindfulness content such as guided meditation and brief mindfulness exercises. Participants are asked to engage with the intervention over an approximately 8-week period. The study evaluates feasibility and acceptability.

Locations (1)

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States