“Buprenorphine, It Works so Differently”: Adults with Sickle Cell Disease Describe Transitioning to Buprenorphine for Treatment of Chronic Pain

A growing body of literature describes the use of buprenorphine for the treatment of chronic pain in people with sickle cell disease. The experiences of people with sickle cell disease who have tried buprenorphine are not yet reported. This qualitative descriptive study was conducted to explore perspectives on buprenorphine for chronic pain in sickle cell disease. We interviewed 13 participants with sickle cell disease who had been prescribed buprenorphine and had a clinic visit between December 1, 2020 and April, 2022 in our Sickle Cell Center for Adults.

Source: The Journal of Pain - September 22, 2023 Category: Materials Science Authors: Elizabeth Prince, Paul Loeser, Macy Early, C. Patrick Carroll, Sophie Lanzkron, Lydia H. Pecker Source Type: research