Music Therapy in Sickle Cell Pain Mixed Methods Study

The Effects of a Single Music Therapy Session on the Pain of Adult Patients With Sickle Cell Disease: A Mixed Methods Study

The purpose of this research study is to:

1. Investigate the effects of a single 20-minute music therapy intervention with a music therapist on the pain intensity, pain relief, and mood of adult patients with sickle cell disease as compared to:

   1. Adult patients with SCD who listen to their preferred music for 20 minutes without the presence of a music therapist (music listening group)
   2. Adult patients with SCD who receive standard care alone (control group)

2. Determine the feasibility (delivery, acceptability, and usefulness) of the music therapy intervention for pain management

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects who have a diagnosis of sickle cell disease (HbSS, HbSC, HbSbeta+thal, or HbSbeta0thal)
• 18 years or older
• Able to speak and understand English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have significant hearing impairments and/or significant visual impairments that have not been corrected