RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07402811

Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Pain and Sleep in Adolescents and Young Adults With Sickle Cell Disease

Sponsor

University of Illinois at Chicago

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Dec 6, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Sleep Disturbance Chronic Pain Sickle Cell Disease

Summary

This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of a mindfulness-based mobile intervention designed to support pain and sleep management among adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease. Chronic pain and sleep problems are common in this population and can negatively affect daily functioning and quality of life. Participants will use a smartphone-based mindfulness program that includes structured modules and guided mindfulness exercises over an approximately 8-week period. The study aims to evaluate whether the intervention is feasible and acceptable for adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease.

Eligibility

Min Age: 15 YearsMax Age: 39 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a smartphone-based mindfulness app can help adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease — a painful blood disorder — better manage chronic pain and sleep problems over an 8-week period. The app includes structured mindfulness modules and guided exercises tailored to this population's specific challenges. Individuals aged 15–39 with a sickle cell disease diagnosis who report pain and/or sleep problems, can speak and read English, and have internet access on a smartphone, tablet, or computer are eligible. Participation involves downloading and using the mindfulness app for approximately 8 weeks and completing questionnaires about pain, sleep, and quality of life at the start and end of the study. This summary was generated by AI to help patients understand the study in plain language.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALMobile bindfulness-based intervention

Participants receive a mindfulness-based mobile intervention designed to support symptom management related to pain and sleep. The intervention is delivered via a smartphone application and includes structured mindfulness content such as guided meditation and brief mindfulness exercises. Participants are asked to engage with the intervention over an approximately 8-week period. The study evaluates feasibility and acceptability.