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Promoting Resilience Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Sickle Cell Disease

About this study

Adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) face challenges managing their illness and maintaining their well-being. This study proposes to test the feasibility and acceptability of a resilience-promoting intervention through a Collaborative Care Model. The primary goal is to determine with the resilience intervention (PRISM) is feasible and acceptable for adolescents and young adults with SCD. Exploratory outcomes include whether this intervention improves depression, anxiety, and pain interference.

Condition
Sickle Cell Disease
Tested
Collaborative Care Model, Promoting Resilience in Stress Management
Sponsor
Boston Children's Hospital

Who can join

Age
8 to 25 years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Inclusion 11

  • Minimum age: 8 years
  • Maximum age: 25 years
  • Study condition: Sickle Cell Disease
  • Aged ≥ 8 and ≤ 25 years of age at baseline
  • Diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (HbSS, HbSC, HbS-Beta Thalassemia, and other related hemoglobinopathies)
  • Receiving Medical Care at the DFCI/BCH Blood Disorders Center.
  • Scored \> 9 on Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item (PHQ-9) or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Able to speak English or Spanish language (for PRISM sessions)
  • Able to read English or Spanish language (for completion of surveys)
  • Cognitively able to participate in PRISM sessions and complete written questionnaires and surveys, as judged by the site investigator
  • Willing and able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements

Exclusion 1

  • \* does not meet above criteria

Where

1 site, 1 recruiting

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Contact

Potential match only. Final eligibility is determined by the study team.