Music Therapy to Improve Quality of Life in Sickle Cell Disease

This research study is comparing three different wellbeing programs for people with sickle cell disease: one that offers in-person music therapy sessions, one that combines one in-person music therapy session with virtual sessions, and one that combines one in-person health education session with virtual sessions. Each program includes 6 sessions over 6 to 8 weeks, and researchers want to see which approach works best and is easiest for patients to participate in.

People with sickle cell disease often experience chronic pain that interferes with their daily lives, and current pain management options don't work well enough for everyone. This study explores whether music therapy—which helps with relaxation, breathing, and coping strategies—might be a helpful addition to standard pain care.