Stress Management and Mindfulness Intervention for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

The purpose of this research is to determine whether a new stress management and mindfulness program can improve quality of life in individuals with sickle cell disease. The program is based on a number of empirically supported treatments including techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy like overcoming motivational barriers to self-care, learning to see things as accurately as possible, practicing assertive communication, relaxation exercises like deep slow breathing, mindfulness meditation, and other stress management strategies.

NCT Number	NCT07316478
Lead Sponsor	University of Pennsylvania
Conditions	Sickle Cell Disease
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2026-01-15
Primary Completion	2026-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-27