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Mindfulness Intervention for Sleep Disturbance and Symptom Management in Hematologic Cancer Patients During and After Inpatient Treatment

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Hematologic Malignancy
Interventions
Behavioral: Nite2Day+
Registration Number
NCT06532773
Lead Sponsor
Duke University
Brief Summary

People with hematologic cancer often have sleep disturbance and symptoms of fatigue, stress, and pain. This study is being done to test a mindfulness intervention for sleep disturbance and symptom management in patients with hematologic cancer during and after inpatient treatment (Nite2Day+). Participants will complete a baseline survey online, using a mobile application, or paper/pencil. Once the baseline survey is complete, participants will be randomized (like a flip of a coin) to receive Nite2Day+ or Standard Care. Nite2Day+ will include activities during and after inpatient treatment. During inpatient treatment, participants will use a mobile app to access: 1) mindfulness meditations, 2) brief sleep education videos, and 3) brief videos teaching strategies to improve sleep quality in the hospital. After inpatient treatment, participants will complete 6, videoconference sessions (45-60 minutes) with a trained therapist to learn mindfulness and behavioral coping strategies to self-manage nighttime sleep disturbance and daytime symptoms of fatigue, stress, and pain. Three follow-up surveys will occur at hospital discharge, and approximately 8, and 12 weeks after hospital discharge. Participants randomized to Nite2Day+ will be given the option to complete an exit interview to provide feedback on the Nite2Day+ program. Participants randomized to Standard Care will only complete the four surveys. All participants will continue to receive their usual medical care. The total study duration is about 16 weeks.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Male and female patients, >18 years old
  2. Initial or recurrent diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, or myelodysplastic syndrome
  3. at least 7 days of hospitalization for treatment (e.g., chemotherapy, CAR-T immunotherapy)
  4. 8 or greater on the Insomnia Severity Index with timeframe adjusted to be "past 7 days"
  5. Ability to speak and read English, and intact hearing and vision
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Reported or suspected cognitive impairment, confirmed via Folstein Mini-Mental Status Exam <25
  2. Serious psychiatric (e.g., schizophrenia, suicidal intent) or medical condition (e.g., seizure disorder, narcolepsy) indicated by medical chart, oncologist, or other provider
  3. Expected survival of <6 months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Nite2Day+Nite2Day+During inpatient treatment, Nite2Day+ will be delivered via a self-paced mobile app. Participants will use the app to access: 1) mindfulness meditations (e.g., Body Scan, 3-Minute Mini-Meditation) from Mindfulness Based Therapy for Insomnia (MBTI); 2) brief, 3-5 minute sleep education videos (i.e., 3-P Model of Insomnia, sleep hygiene, sleep drive, circadian rhythm) specifically tailored to the inpatient setting; and 3) brief, 3-5 minute videos teaching behavioral strategies (e.g., stimulus control, daytime activity, light exposure, communication with medical team) to improve sleep quality in the hospital. After inpatient treatment, Nite2Day+ will deliver a six session (45-60 minutes), therapist-led, Zoom protocol. Participants will learn new mindfulness-based sleep strategies (e.g., sleep consolidation, sleep reconditioning), meditations (e.g., Sitting Meditation), and behavioral symptom coping skills.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasibility as measured by study accrual24 months of study recruitment

Treatment feasibility will be shown by meeting targeted study accrual (N = 60 in 24 months).

Feasibility as measured by study attritionBaseline (0 weeks), Discharge (4 weeks), Post-Intervention (13 weeks), 1-month post-intervention (17 weeks)

Treatment feasibility will be shown by no more than 25% study attrition.

Acceptability as measured by the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)Baseline (0 weeks), Discharge (4 weeks), Post-Intervention (13 weeks), 1-month post-intervention (17 weeks)

Acceptability will be indicated by at least 80% of the participants reporting satisfaction with the protocol on the CSQ. Items are rated on a 4-point scale from 1 (low) to 4 (high) and averaged to obtain an acceptability score ranging from 1 to 4, with higher scores indicating higher acceptability.

Feasibility as measured by adherenceBaseline (0 weeks), Discharge (4 weeks), Post-Intervention (13 weeks), 1-month post-intervention (17 weeks)

Adherence will be indicated by at least 75% of study sessions and assessments completed.

Engagement as measured by Nite2Day+ app and skills useBaseline (0 weeks), Discharge (4 weeks), Post-Intervention (13 weeks), 1-month post-intervention (17 weeks)

Engagement will be indicated by Nite2Day+ app log-in and skills practice at least 2 times per week.

Change in insomnia symptomsBaseline (0 weeks), Discharge (4 weeks), Post-Intervention (13 weeks), 1-month post-intervention (17 weeks)

Insomnia symptoms will be measured using the 7-item Insomnia Symptom Index (ISI). Items are summed to yield a total score ranging from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating worse insomnia symptoms.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in fatigueBaseline (0 weeks), Discharge (4 weeks), Post-Intervention (13 weeks), 1-month post-intervention (17 weeks)

Fatigue symptoms will be assessed using the 8-item PROMIS Fatigue Short Form. A raw score is calculated by summing all 8 items, yielding a total raw score that ranges from 8 to 40. The total raw score is then translated to a T-score, which is a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Higher T-scores indicated higher fatigue.

Change in depressive symptomsBaseline (0 weeks), Discharge (4 weeks), Post-Intervention (13 weeks), 1-month post-intervention (17 weeks)

Depressive symptoms will be assessed using the 8-item PROMIS Depression Short Form. A raw score is calculated by summing all 8 items, yielding a total raw score that ranges from 8 to 40. The total raw score is then translated to a T-score, which is a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Higher T-scores indicate higher worse depressive symptoms.

Change in anxiety symptomsBaseline (0 weeks), Discharge (4 weeks), Post-Intervention (13 weeks), 1-month post-intervention (17 weeks)

Anxiety symptoms will be assessed using the 8-item PROMIS Anxiety Short Form. A raw score is calculated by summing all 8 items, yielding a total raw score that ranges from 8 to 40. The total raw score is then translated to a T-score, which is a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Higher T-scores indicate worse anxiety symptoms.

Change in pain severityBaseline (0 weeks), Discharge (4 weeks), Post-Intervention (13 weeks), 1-month post-intervention (17 weeks)

Pain severity will be assessed using the 11-item Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF). The BPI-SF consists of 4 items assessing pain severity, including worst, least, average, and current pain in the past week. Responses range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (pain as bad as you can imagine); items are averaged for a composite score that ranges from 0 to 10 with higher scores indicating high pain severity.

Change in pain interferenceBaseline (0 weeks), Discharge (4 weeks), Post-Intervention (13 weeks), 1-month post-intervention (17 weeks)

Pain interference will be assessed using the 11-item Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF). The BPI-SF consists of 7 items assessing the degree to which pain has interfered with patients' daily activities in the past week. Responses range from 0 (does not interfere) to 10 (completely interferes); items are averaged for a composite score that ranges from 0 to 10 with higher scores indicating high pain interference.

Change in mindfulnessBaseline (0 weeks), Discharge (4 weeks), Post-Intervention (13 weeks), 1-month post-intervention (17 weeks)

Mindfulness will be assessed using the 10-item Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale - Revised. Participants will be asked to rate their level of mindfulness across two domains (cognitive and affective) using a 4-point response scale ranging from 1 (rarely/not at all) to 4 (almost always). Items are summed to yield a total score, with higher scores reflecting greater mindfulness.

Change in self-efficacy for symptom managementBaseline (0 weeks), Discharge (4 weeks), Post-Intervention (13 weeks), 1-month post-intervention (17 weeks)

Self-efficacy for symptom management will be assessed using the 8-item PROMIS Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Conditions - Managing Symptoms Scale. Participants will rate their confidence in managing their symptoms using a 5-point response scale from 1 (I am not at all confident) to 5 (I am very confident). Items are summed and converted to a T-score, which is a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Higher T-scores indicate better self-efficacy for symptom management.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

2400 Pratt Street

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Durham, North Carolina, United States

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