Clinical trial for Sickle Cell Disease
Official title MULTIsite Feasibility of MUSIc Therapy to Address Quality Of Life in Sickle Cell Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06853158
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The main goal is to see if this study design works well, such as how many people join and stay. It also looks at how easy it is to run the program.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for people aged 14 and older who have sickle cell disease.
- What's involved
- Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: six in-person music therapy sessions, a mix of in-person and online music therapy, or a mix of in-person and online health education sessions.
- Time commitment
- The study involves multiple visits over time, with participants joining in groups of 15 each quarter for six quarters.
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 14 and older
You may be able to join if
- Be aged \>=14 years old
- Have a diagnosis of SCD present in their electronic health record (EHR);
- Meet Analgesic, Anesthetic, and Addiction Clinical Trial Translations Innovations Opportunities and Networks-American Pain Society Pain Taxonomy...
- Palpation of the region of reported pain elicits focal pain or tenderness;
- Movement of the region of reported pain elicits focal pain;
You likely can't join if
- Have a significant visual, hearing, or cognitive impairment
- Have previously participated in the MUSIQOLS single-site pilot study at University Hospitals in 2018
- Are currently engaging in mind-body therapies under the supervision of a healthcare professional specifically for pain management
- Have a planned major medical event in the next 14 weeks such as (but not limited to) childbirth, orthopedic surgery, gene therapy, or stem cell...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Be aged \>=14 years old
- Have a diagnosis of SCD present in their electronic health record (EHR);
- Meet Analgesic, Anesthetic, and Addiction Clinical Trial Translations Innovations Opportunities and Networks-American Pain Society Pain Taxonomy (AAPT) criteria for chronic SCD pain which includes: 3a.
- Palpation of the region of reported pain elicits focal pain or tenderness;
- Movement of the region of reported pain elicits focal pain;
- Decreased range of motion or weakness in the region of reported pain;
- Evidence of skin ulcer in the region of reported pain;
- Evidence of hepatobiliary or splenic imaging abnormalities (e.g., splenic infarct, chronic pancreatitis) consistent with the region of reported pain; or
- Evidence of imaging abnormalities consistent with bone infarction or avascular necrosis in the region of reported; 3d.
- Have a significant visual, hearing, or cognitive impairment
- Have previously participated in the MUSIQOLS single-site pilot study at University Hospitals in 2018
- Are currently engaging in mind-body therapies under the supervision of a healthcare professional specifically for pain management
- Have a planned major medical event in the next 14 weeks such as (but not limited to) childbirth, orthopedic surgery, gene therapy, or stem cell transplant (These criteria do not include blood transfusions, exchange...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Cleveland, Ohio, 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, 14 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool that is independent of the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov. The study team decides eligibility, and your own doctor gives medical advice.