NCT07402811

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

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 20 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 15 Years – 39 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Conditions

• Chronic Pain
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Sleep Disturbance

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Mobile 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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-06
• Primary completion: 2026-05-01
• Completion: 2026-05-01
• First posted: 2026-02-11
• Last updated: 2026-02-13

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States