Stress Management and Mindfulness Intervention for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
About this study
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.
- Condition
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Tested
- Stress Management and Mindfulness Intervention for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Who can join
- Age
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
Inclusion 5
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Study condition: Sickle Cell Disease
- 18 years of age or older.
- Diagnosed with sickle cell disease.
- Live within 90 minutes of Philadelphia
Exclusion 1
- \- Severe depression or suicidality
Where
1 site, 1 recruiting
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Contact
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Melissa G Hunt, PhD
610-529-8055 mhunt@psych.upenn.edu
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Emery B Moore, High School Diploma
317-604-3063 emerybm@sas.upenn.edu
Potential match only. Final eligibility is determined by the study team.