Education Program to Manage Emotional Stress of Stem Cell Transplant Recipients and Their Caregivers (NCT00423774) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Education Program to Manage Emotional Stress of Stem Cell Transplant Recipients and Their Caregivers
United States20 participantsStarted 2007-01-11
Plain-language summary
his study will evaluate a series of problem-solving education sessions for patients undergoing a stem cell transplant and their family caregivers. The emotional stress of transplant extends beyond patients to their families, especially caregivers. Little is known about managing the emotional distress associated with stem cell transplant or the support and education most helpful to caregivers of stem cell recipients.
Patients undergoing a stem cell transplant and their family caregivers may be eligible for this study. All participants must be 18 years of age and older.
Patients and their caregivers receive routine treatment-specific education from transplant team members. This study adds a series of educational sessions focusing on problem-solving skills. In addition to the study education, participants do the following:
* Complete a 130-item questionnaire when they consent to participate in the study.
* Complete a 60-item questionnaire and attend a 60-minute face-to-face education session before the transplant.
* Complete a 40-item questionnaire and attend a 60-minute face-to-face education session before hospital discharge.
* Complete the same 40-item questionnaire and attend a 60-minute face-to-face education session 2 weeks after hospital discharge.
* Attend a 30-minute face-to-face education session 4 weeks after hospital discharge.
* Complete a 60-item questionnaire 6 weeks after hospital discharge.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Patients: Receiving their first allogeneic HSCT at the CC, NIH
Age greater than or equal to 18 years old.
Ability to comprehend the investigational nature of the study and provide informed consent.
Able to read and speak English.
Adult family member serves as primary caregiver throughout study period.\*
Family caregiver agrees to participate in the study.
Family Caregiver (FC):
Age greater than or equal to 18 years old.
Ability to comprehend the investigational nature of the study and provide informed consent.
Able to read and speak English.
Adult family member who meets the patient inclusion criteria.
Family member (patient) agrees to participate in the study.
Intends to serve as primary caregiver throughout study period\*
\*If the FC changes during the study, the PSE intervention will continue as scheduled with the new FC, however, FC data will no longer be collected and will be excluded from the analyses.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Participation themes and implementation variances
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00423774
SponsorNational Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)