Mind over sickle cell: can stress relief ease the pain?
NCT ID NCT07316478
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a stress management and mindfulness program can improve quality of life for adults with sickle cell disease. The program includes techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation exercises, and mindfulness meditation. Researchers will enroll 50 participants who live within 90 minutes of Philadelphia to see if the program helps with pain, mood, and daily function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Stress management and mindfulness program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-risk way to help people with sickle cell disease feel better day-to-day and manage stress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is behavioral, not a medical treatment, so it won't cure the disease.
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University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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