NCT03537963

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to: To test a new intervention for sleep disturbance among hematopoietic cell transplant survivors. About 60 hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) survivors will participate in this intervention. Preliminary Steps: To conduct qualitative interviews with patients, caregivers, and clinicians regarding sleep disturbance in hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) survivors and on preferences for a new mHealth intervention for sleep disturbance. About 30 individuals (10 HCT survivors, 10 caregivers and 5-10 clinicians) will participate in this part of the study.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2018

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 9, 2018

Completed
6 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 15, 2018

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 25, 2018

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 29, 2019

Completed
4.8 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 19, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

February 6, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

May 9, 2018

Last Update Submit

February 4, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

HCT survivorshematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT)survivors of hematopoietic stem cell transplant

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Rate of Participant Completion of Study

    The study will be considered feasible if 70% of those who participate complete the intervention.

    Up to 60 days

  • Rate of Participant Satisfaction

    The study will be considered acceptable if 50% of eligible patients approached for study participation sign consent and if \> 50% of the mHealth stepped-care intervention group participants report that they are at least "mostly satisfied" with the intervention on a validated satisfaction scale. That is, at least half report an average score of ≥ 3 on a scale of 1 to 4 on this instrument.

    60 days post intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Rate of Sleep Disturbance

    60 days post intervention

Study Arms (4)

Pre-Intervention Qualitative Interviews

OTHER

Hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) survivors, caregivers and clinicians will participate in this part of the study. HCT survivor participants will be asked to nominate and provide contact information for the person who was their primary caregiver before, during, or after their HCT hospitalization. All participants will be asked to participate in either an in-person or telephone interview that will last approximately 1 hour. The interview will be digitally audio-recorded and will ask questions on the trajectory of sleep disturbance in HCT recipients and strategies to manage common barriers to quality sleep, as well as discuss the planned intervention for sleep disturbance in HCT survivors.

Other: Qualitative Interviews

mHealth Stepped-care Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

For HCT survivors randomized to this group: Baseline survey, followed by mHealth Stepped-care intervention, post-intervention questionnaire and interview.

Other: mHealth Stepped-care InterventionOther: QuestionnaireOther: Interview

Educational Control Condition

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

For HCT survivors randomized to this group: Baseline survey, followed by Educational Control intervention, post-intervention questionnaire and interview.

Other: Educational Control ConditionOther: QuestionnaireOther: Interview

mHealth Stepped-care Intervention + virtual reality relaxation

EXPERIMENTAL

For HCT survivors randomized to this group: Baseline survey, followed by mHealth Stepped-care intervention + virtual reality relaxation component, post-intervention questionnaire and interview.

Other: mHealth Stepped-care InterventionOther: QuestionnaireOther: InterviewOther: Virtual Reality

Interventions

Qualitative interviews will be gathered after the participants have completed participation in the new intervention to gather data to inform future refinements of the intervention.

Educational Control ConditionmHealth Stepped-care InterventionmHealth Stepped-care Intervention + virtual reality relaxation

To conduct qualitative interviews with patients, caregivers, and clinicians regarding sleep disturbance in HCT survivors and on preferences for a new mHealth intervention for sleep disturbance. Separate panels of 10 HCT survivors, 10 caregivers who were the primary caregiver of an HCT survivor during or after the inpatient HCT hospitalization, and 5-10 HCT clinicians will be recruited for individual qualitative interviews via telephone or in person.

Also known as: Questionnaire
Pre-Intervention Qualitative Interviews

The intervention will comprise six 360º videos of relaxing natural landscapes from which patients can choose (i.e., beaches, tropical scenes, calm thunderstorms, snowfall). Participants will also choose an audio accompaniment: a progressive muscle relaxation script, a deep breathing exercise script, a mindfulness meditation script, or scene-relevant audio (e.g., waves crashing for the beach scene).

Also known as: VR
mHealth Stepped-care Intervention + virtual reality relaxation

Test of the feasibility and acceptability of an mHealth stepped-care intervention for sleep disturbance in HCT survivors, to compare with the control group.

mHealth Stepped-care InterventionmHealth Stepped-care Intervention + virtual reality relaxation

General health education for cancer survivors provided in NCI booklets entitled Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment and Coping With Advanced Cancer.

Educational Control Condition

After the intervention, participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire to provide feedback on the intervention.

Educational Control ConditionmHealth Stepped-care InterventionmHealth Stepped-care Intervention + virtual reality relaxation

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • FOR QUALITATIVE INTERVIEWS PRE-TEST
  • HCT survivors: Potentially eligible patients will be approached in person during a routine outpatient appointment at Moffitt Cancer Center or via telephone.
  • Additional eligibility criteria for HCT survivors will require that participants have undergone an allogeneic HCT within the previous 6 months - 2 years for a hematologic malignancy and be reporting clinically significant sleep disturbance (≥ 4 on a scale of 0 - 10).
  • Caregivers of HCT survivors: Patient participants will be asked to nominate and provide contact information for the person who was their primary caregiver before, during, or after their HCT hospitalization.
  • Adults ≥ 18 years old
  • Able to speak and read English
  • Able to provide informed consent
  • Have no documented or observable severe and untreated neurological or psychiatric disorders that would preclude participation (e.g., psychosis).
  • Clinicians: Eligible clinicians will be oncologists, nurses, or other clinicians at the Moffitt Cancer Center Blood and Marrow Transplant Program.
  • FOR INTERVENTION GROUPS
  • Are ≥18 years of age
  • Have been diagnosed with a hematologic malignancy
  • Were discharged after allogeneic HCT within the previous 110 days (to allow for those who return to clinic within approximately 2 weeks of their planned 90-day clinic visit)
  • Are experiencing clinically significant sleep disturbance
  • Have never been diagnosed with nor are at high risk of sleep disorders that are unlikely to be ameliorated with behavioral treatment (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome) as assessed using the Duke Structured Interview for Sleep Disorders
  • +2 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

ParasomniasSleep Wake Disorders

Interventions

Surveys and QuestionnairesInterviews as Topic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nervous System DiseasesMental DisordersNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthEnvironment and Public Health

Study Officials

  • Brian Gonzalez, Ph.D.

    H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
SEQUENTIAL
Model Details: After the first part of the study (Qualitative Interviews), the hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) survivors will be randomized to 3 different study arms for the intervention portion of the study.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 9, 2018

First Posted

May 25, 2018

Study Start

May 15, 2018

Primary Completion

June 29, 2019

Study Completion

April 19, 2024

Last Updated

February 6, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

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