Improved Outcome in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) Patients by Reducing Caregiver Distress
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Conditions studied: Hematopoietic/Lymphoid Cancer
In brief
PURPOSE: As this is a randomized controlled trial, all subjects receiving stress management psychoeducation will be expected to obtain a new set of coping skills that will allow them to better deal with the stressors of caregiving for an allogeneic HSCT patient. It is expected that improving caregiver status will improve patient quality of life.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02037568
- Run by
- University of Colorado, Denver
- People needed
- 159
- Starts
- 2014-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-12-06
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS (Meets all of the following criteria):
- Patient undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT)
- Caregiver: the person in the patient's life who is primarily responsible for care decisions, emotionally invested in the patient's care, provides instrumental care such as transportation, and available if randomized to the fPER group to participate in the majority of intervention sessions
- PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
- Able to read and speak English
- Has telephone access
- CAREGIVER CHARACTERISTICS:
- Able to read and speak English
- Willingness to use a Smartphone
- No serious medical condition likely to influence cortisol assessment in their hair
- Alcohol consumption limited to < 2 drinks/day
- At least 18 years of age
You may not qualify if…
- PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
- No history of a psychiatric illness unrelated to the HSCT within the past 18 months
- No steroid medications (caregiver)
Where it is running
- University of Colorado Hospital — Aurora, Colorado, United States
- Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center (PSLMC) — Denver, Colorado, United States
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
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