Mind and body training to help teens with sickle cell manage pain

I-STRONG for SCD is a new training program designed to help teenagers with sickle cell disease manage chronic pain. It combines mind-body techniques, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and gentle movement exercises delivered online in group sessions. The study will compare whether adding this program to your regular sickle cell care reduces pain more effectively than standard care alone.

Sickle cell disease causes ongoing pain that can be difficult to manage with medications alone. This study was created to test whether teaching teenagers practical coping skills and movement techniques can help them feel better and reduce their pain intensity over time.