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NCT05709912 | RECRUITING | Bone Marrow Transplant Complications

Mobile CARE-App to Promote Coping for Caregivers of Patients Receiving Stem Cell Transplant
Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Al -Jawahiri, Areej, M.

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).

Condition or disease

Bone Marrow Transplant Complications

Hematologic Malignancy

Intervention/treatment

CARE Application

Usual Care

Phase

NA

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.

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 120 participants
Masking : NONE
Primary Purpose : SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Official Title : Randomized Controlled Trial of a Psychosocial Mobile Application (App) to Promote Coping for Caregivers of Patients Receiving Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT)
Actual Study Start Date : 2023-07-01
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2024-12-01
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2025-12-01

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Criteria
Caregiver 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
  • Patient 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
Mobile CARE-App to Promote Coping for Caregivers of Patients Receiving Stem Cell Transplant

Location Details

NCT05709912

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Locations

RECRUITING

United States, Massachusetts

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215