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Peer Support for Adolescents and Emerging Adults With Sickle Cell Pain

Join our study on peer support for young people with sickle cell pain.

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16-30 years
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Phase N/A

This study looks at helping young people with sickle cell disease (SCD) manage their pain better. SCD is a condition where the blood doesn't carry oxygen well, causing pain. The study tests a method called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is a talking therapy that helps people change how they think about pain. There are two types in this study: digital CBT with a peer supporter, and digital CBT without one. They will use an app called CaRISMA to help with this. The study will last for a year, with check-ins at 3, 6, and 12 months. They want to see if CBT can reduce pain and the use of pain medications like opioids.

  • The study includes young people aged 16-30 with SCD who experience chronic pain.
  • Participants need to have a mobile device with internet access to use the app.
  • The study offers two versions of CBT, one with peer support and one without.
Study details
    Pain
    Sickle Cell Disease

NCT06374238

University of Pittsburgh

7 March 2026

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