(502) Feasibility of an internet-enabled tablet-based guided imagery for stress and pain reduction intervention in adults with sickle cell disease

Hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial of guided relaxation and acupuncture for chronic sickle cell disease pain (GRACE): A protocol

“…All participants will be scheduled to complete assessments at 4 time points: baseline (at study enrollment), week 6 (midpoint), week 12 (intervention end), and week 24 (follow-up). The rationale for the 6-week assessment time point is based on our clinical knowledge and our pilot studies [ 15 , 39 ], which have shown positive effects of CIH therapies after 5 weeks of intervention.…”

“…These steps can be repeated multiple times throughout the day. The video clips, which were developed and validated in psychoneuroimmunology studies in patients with cancer or HIV [ [34] , [35] , [36] , [37] , [38] ], and SCD [ 16 , 39 , 40 ] are platform independent, so that patients can access them anytime anywhere to manage their pain. The clips include a 12-min guided relaxation video (administered at baseline) and 6 additional video clips ranging from 2 to 20 min.…”