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Pilot of standardized cognitive behavioral therapy for young adults with sickle cell disease

Status: Recruiting
A pilot study looking at an adult-based non-pharmacologic interventional trial in collaboration with psychologist who has expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adolescents with chronic disease and intellectual disability and developing processes towards independence in non-Sickle Cell Disease settings.
Sex: Male or Female
Age Group: 18 years and over
Inclusion Criteria:
• 18 to 24 years old
• diagnosis of sickle cell anemia
• transitioning to adult care at UMMC from pediatric care for SCD
Exclusion Criteria:
• unable to speak and write English
• have had more than 2 visits as a new patient in the adult UMMC sickle cell clinic
Conditions:
Blood Disorders, Mental Health & Addiction
Keywords:
SCD, sickle cell, sickle cell anemia, Clinics and Surgery Center (CSC)
Study Contact: Sharon Hwee - hweex001@umn.edu
Principal Investigator: Alexander Boucher
IRB Number: STUDY00018692