Peer Support for Adolescents and Emerging Adults With Sickle Cell Pain
Eligible age
16–30 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
11 states
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The study, known as the Peer suppoRt for adolescents and Emerging adults with Sickle cell pain: promoting ENgagement in Cognitive behavioral thErapy (PRESENCE), aims to determine the effectiveness of digital CBT in reducing pain, opioid use, and healthcare utilization among AYAs with SCD. It also seeks to understand the role of personalized peer support in enhancing engagement and outcomes of digital CBT interventions. By leveraging existing infrastructure for delivering virtual peer support interventions, tailored digital CBT programs for individuals with SCD, and partnerships with CBOs, the study aims to provide valuable insights into the feasibility and effectiveness of digital CBT as a pain management strategy for this vulnerable population.
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 1. Aged 16 to 30 years of age at time of enrollment
- ✓ 2. Sickle Cell Disease diagnosis of any genotype based on referral or documentation
- ✓ 3. 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 more) OR B) Taking pain medication (≥4 days/week for past 3 months or more) OR C) Receiving non-pharmaceutical pain treatment (≥4 days/week for past 3 months or more)
- ✓ 4. Access to an iOS or Android mobile device with internet access
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 1. Unable to speak or read English
- ✕ 2. Prior hematopoietic stem cell transplant for sickle cell disease
Where it's recruiting
Mobile
Los Angeles
Hartford
Atlanta
Chicago
Ann Arbor
Newark
New York · Rochester
Durham · Greenville
Pittsburgh
Richmond
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06374238 · last updated 2026-01-07