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NCT07222475NARecruiting

Writing Relaxing Beats in Adolescents Who Have Sickle Cell Disease

Mayo Clinic

Start Date

2/5/2026

Completion Date

7/31/2026

Summary

This research aims to see if songwriting can help reduce anxiety in adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease. The purpose of the study is to discover if participants find songwriting and playing their songs to be practical and acceptable, and helpful for managing anxiety.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 11 years to 18 years

Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 11-18 years of age at the time of enrollment and able to provide assent * Diagnosed with any type of sickle cell disease * Currently receiving care at pediatric center * Able to read and write in English Exclusion Criteria: * Care transitioned to adult facility * Visual, hearing, or cognitive impairment which may impede the ability to complete the songwriting intervention or data collection measures

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Songwriting intervention (active music therapy)

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Conditions

Sickle Cell Disease

Locations

Mayo Clinic Division of Nursing

Rochester, Minnesota 55905

United States