Clinical trial for Pain
Official title Peer Support for Adolescents and Emerging Adults With Sickle Cell Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06374238
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if a digital version of cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) reduces pain and the need for pain medicine. It also checks if having a peer supporter helps people stick with the therapy.
- Who it's for
- Teens and young adults who have sickle cell disease and experience pain.
- What's involved
- Participants will use a digital program for cognitive behavioral therapy and receive support from a peer.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the total duration or number of visits required.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 16 to 39
You may be able to join if
- Aged 16 to 39 years of age at time of enrollment
- Sickle Cell Disease diagnosis of any genotype based on referral or documentation
- Reports chronic pain (≥4 days/week for past 3 months or more) OR A) Being prescribed pain medication to be taken (≥4 days/week for past 3 months or...
- Access to an iOS or Android mobile device with internet access
You likely can't join if
- Unable to speak or read English
- Prior hematopoietic stem cell transplant for sickle cell disease
- Not living in the United States throughout enrollment and duration of the study period
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Mobile, Alabama, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Rochester, New York, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Greenville, North Carolina, United States
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 16 years to 39 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Mobile, Alabama, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Hartford, Connecticut, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States and 7 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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