Massachusetts General Hospital
The purpose of this study is to assess whether a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for fatigue intervention is acceptable, feasible, and effective at managing fatigue and improving quality of life for patients following hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT).
This research is being done to determine whether a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for fatigue intervention is feasible and effective at managing fatigue and improving quality of life in patients following hematopoietic stem cell transplant. An open pilot of 6 participants will precede the randomized controlled trial. Study procedures for the open pilot include screening for eligibility, intervention Zoom sessions, questionnaires, and exit interviews with study staff. Patients participating in the subsequent randomized controlled trial will be randomized into one of two study groups: CBT…
Inclusion Criteria * adult patients (≥ 18 years) * have the ability to speak and read English * have undergone autologous or allogeneic transplant \> 6 months prior to enrollment * no evidence of disease relapse requiring therapy * no new other malignancy requiring therapy after transplant * report moderate to severe fatigue in the past week (FSI average severity item rating ≥ 4 of 0-10) * are currently receiving their care at the MGH Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinic Exclusion Criteria * Patients with active cognitive impairment or uncontrolled psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia th…
10, individualized counseling sessions with a behavioral health counselor via Zoom platform.
Standard transplant care.
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