Can a 12-Minute relaxation video ease sickle cell pain?
NCT ID NCT02729350
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a 12-minute guided relaxation video on a tablet could help adults with sickle cell disease manage pain and stress during a hospital stay. 46 participants were randomly assigned to watch the relaxation video or discuss their sickle cell experiences. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach is feasible and might reduce pain and stress.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- guided relaxation video
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help sickle cell patients cope with pain and stress while in the hospital.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is short (12 minutes) and may not provide lasting relief.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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