https://pittplusme.org/study/scdstudy
iSCD
STUDY BASICS
Do you have sickle cell and want to share your story? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to improve pain care for people with sickle cell disease. If you want to join the study, you will complete a 10-minute online survey. Participants will also complete a 1-hour Zoom or phone interview. Compensation is provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the problems people with sickle cell disease may face and how they cope with them.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Age 18 or older
- Diagnosed with sickle cell disease
- Black, African American, or of African descent
- Have internet access and an electronic device
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
- 1 minute online screener
- 10 minute online survey
- 1 hour virtual interview
IRB: STUDY24040048
- Exploring Experiences of Intersectional Stigma and Discrimination Among Adults Living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
MEET THE RESEARCHER
Lakeya McGill
Dr. Lakeya McGill is an assistant professor and a clinical psychologist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is passionate about promoting equitable pain care for adults with sickle cell disease. She hopes to collaborate with the sickle cell and pain communities to develop culturally appropriate and personalized multi-level pain treatments.
MEET THE COORDINATOR
Emily McFerran
Emily began working as a Clinical Research Coordinator for Dr. Karlyn Edwards and Dr. Lakeya McGill in 2024. Previously, she worked as an Immunotherapy Research Technician at Pitt from 2021-2024. She graduated from Dickinson College with a double major in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Dance and a minor in Math.