Randomized Controlled Trial of a Psychosocial Mobile Application (App) to Promote Coping for Caregivers of Patients Receiving Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT)
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Bone Marrow Transplant Complications
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Enrollment
- 120
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Caregiver quality of life (QOL) as measured by the Caregiver Oncology Quality of Life (CARGOQOL) questionnaire
- Status
- Active, Not Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 5 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this research study is to determine whether a self-administered, psychosocial mobile application (CARE app) is effective at improving the quality of life and experience of caregivers of patients receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT).
Detailed Description
This is a randomized clinical trial to determine whether a psychosocial mobile application (CARE app) is effective at improving the quality of life and experience of caregivers of patients receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT). The CARE app was developed with the goal of addressing the needs of caregivers of HCT recipients. Participants will be randomized into one of two study groups: CARE app plus Usual Care versus Usual Care. Participation in this study is expected to last up to 100 days after HCT. It is expected that about 120 people will take part in this research study. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is supporting this research by providing funding.
Investigators
El-Jawahri, Areej,M.D.
Principal Investigator
Massachusetts General Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Adult caregivers (\>18 years) who is a relative or friend who live with the patient or is a designated caregiver as indicated during the transplant process.
- •Caregiver of a patient receiving allogeneic or autologous HCT for the treatment of cancer
- •Ability to comprehend and speak English as the CARE app is only available in English
Exclusion Criteria
- •Caregivers of patients undergoing HCT for benign hematologic conditions
- •Caregivers with acute or unstable psychiatric or cognitive conditions which the treating clinicians believes prohibits informed consent or compliance with study procedures
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Caregiver quality of life (QOL) as measured by the Caregiver Oncology Quality of Life (CARGOQOL) questionnaire
Time Frame: up to 60 days post-HCT
Compare caregiver QOL as measured by the CARGOQOL between the two study groups. The CARGOQOL ranges from 0-100 with higher scores indicating better QOL
Secondary Outcomes
- Depression symptoms as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-Depression)(Up to 100 days post HCT)
- Caregiver quality of life (QOL) as measured by the Caregiver Oncology Quality of Life (CARGOQOL) questionnaire(up to 100 days post HCT)
- Anxiety symptoms as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HADS-Anxiety)(Up to 100 days post HCT)
- Caregiving burden as measured by the Caregiver Reaction Assessment (CRA)(Up to 100 days post HCT)
- Post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSD) as measured by the PTSD Checklist(Up to 100 days post HCT)