Tuning in to relief: music therapy app tested for sickle cell pain
NCT ID NCT07562451
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study will test whether a 4-week daily music therapy app can reduce chronic pain and improve quality of life in 25 youth with sickle cell disease. Participants will either use the app or receive standard educational materials. Researchers will also look at changes in immune cells and genes to understand how music might help.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Music therapy via a smartphone app
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease chronic pain and boost well-being for young people with sickle cell disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (25 people) testing a short 4-week intervention. The results may not apply to everyone, and the app-based approach requires consistent daily use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, 30324, United States
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