Teens with sickle cell disease get a brain boost to prep for adult care
NCT ID NCT05336201
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a telehealth program called C-READY that helps teens with sickle cell disease improve thinking skills like planning and problem-solving. The goal is to prepare them to manage their own health care as they grow up. About 120 teens aged 10-18 will take part, and the program includes training for both teens and parents.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cognitive remediation program (C-READY) delivered via telehealth
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could help teens with sickle cell disease gain the skills and confidence needed to manage their own health care as adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial (120 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires time and effort from families, and benefits may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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