The investigators are conducting a comparative effectiveness trial among adult patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) who report chronic pain (N = 350), randomized to receive either mobile phone-delivered computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT; n = 175) or digital education (m-Education; n = 175). Both intervention groups will receive weekly (more frequent if requested or needed) follow-up with a health coach for at least 3 months to reinforce learned materials. Both groups will also use their mobile device to track daily pain, mood, and medication used for two-week periods at baseline and each of the follow-up points (3, 6 and 12 months). Participants will also be given access to a study-associated online support group page where members can discuss with other patients, issues participants faced and what skills were or could be used to address them. Participants will continue all routine care including opioid pain management and novel therapies.
| Laura De Castro, MD | |
| 412-648-6575 | |
| decastrolm@upmc.edu |
| Charles Jonassaint, PhD | |
| 412-586-9850 | |
| cjonassaint@pitt.edu |
6 United States sites
> 18 Years
Not Applicable
Interventional
All
Other
People with any type of sickle cell disease
Male or female, age 18 years or older
Reports chronic pain: i.e pain more days that not for the past 3 months or longer and/or is prescribed daily or long-acting opioids for pain.
English speaking
Any potential participants who fail consent comprehension questions