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Families Taking Control (FTC): Family-based Problem-solving Intervention for Children With Sickle Cell Disease

NCT02273310 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 83

Last updated 2016-01-07

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Summary

This study aims to develop an effective, brief, family-based intervention targeting quality of life and school functioning for youth with sickle cell disease. Utilizing a randomized, delayed control group intervention methodology, the present study will systematically document the effectiveness of a family-based, one-day intervention plus booster phone calls to improve quality of life and increase school functioning for children with sickle cell disease transitioning to school and their families.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Problem-Solving Skills Training for Disease Management

Children and caregivers participated in a multi-family group to learn problem-solving skills as applied to disease management and school functioning in the context of sickle cell disease.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Drexel University

    collaborator OTHER

  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

    collaborator NIH

  • University of Pennsylvania

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Lamia Barakat, Ph.D. · The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia/University of Pennsylvania

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-07-31
Primary Completion
2012-08-31
Completion
2012-08-31

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