Sleep Therapies for Cancer-Related Sleep Disorders

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Sriram Yennu | MD Anderson Cancer Center

Overseen bySriram Yennu

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Phase 2

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

No Placebo Group

Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This randomized phase II trial studies how well cognitive behavioral therapy and multimodal therapy works in treating sleep disturbance in patients with cancer. Cognitive behavioral therapy may help reduce sleep disturbances, fatigue, and insomnia as well as improve the well-being and quality of life of patients with cancer when given together with methylphenidate hydrochloride, therapeutic melatonin, and light therapy.

Research Team

Sriram Yennu

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for cancer patients experiencing sleep disturbances, on stable pain control, and undergoing cancer therapy. They must have a certain level of physical functioning (Zubrod <= 2), controlled symptoms of pain and depression, normal organ function tests, and not be on excluded medications or have specific conditions like blindness or major psychiatric disorders.

Inclusion Criteria

Your blood creatinine level is less than or equal to 2.0 mg/dL.

I have been on a stable dose of certain medications like dexamethasone or zolpidem for 2 weeks.

My pain is either nonexistent or under control with stable medication for the past week.

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Exclusion Criteria

I have fast heartbeats and high blood pressure that my doctor finds concerning.

Unable to speak and understand English

Unable to complete the baseline assessment forms or to understand the recommendations for participation in the study

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Behavioural Intervention)
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (Other)
Multimodal Therapy (Behavioural Intervention)
Phototherapy (Procedure)
Therapeutic Melatonin (Other)

Trial OverviewThe study is testing whether cognitive behavioral therapy combined with methylphenidate hydrochloride (a stimulant), therapeutic melatonin (a sleep aid), and light therapy can improve sleep quality, reduce fatigue, and enhance overall well-being in cancer patients with sleep issues.

Participant Groups

8Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Arm VIII (placebo, melatonin, sham light intervention, CBT)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions

Patients undergo CBT as in Arm I. Patients also receive methylphenidate placebo PO BID and therapeutic melatonin PO QD, and undergo sham light therapy over 30 minutes for 15 days.

Group II: Arm VII (methylphenidate, placebo, sham light therapy, CBT)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions

Patients undergo CBT as in Arm I. Patients also receive methylphenidate hydrochloride PO BID and melatonin placebo PO QD, and undergo sham light therapy over 30 minutes for 15 days.

Group III: Arm VI (placebo, placebo, light therapy, CBT)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions

Patients undergo CBT as in Arm I. Patients also receive methylphenidate placebo PO BID and melatonin placebo PO QD, and undergo light therapy over 30 minutes for 15 days.

Group IV: Arm V (placebo, melatonin, light therapy, CBT)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions

Patients undergo CBT as in Arm I. Patients also receive methylphenidate placebo PO BID and therapeutic melatonin PO QD, and undergo light therapy over 30 minutes for 15 days.

Group V: Arm IV (methylphenidate, placebo, light therapy, CBT)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions

Patients undergo CBT as in Arm I. Patients also receive methylphenidate hydrochloride PO BID and melatonin placebo PO QD, and undergo light therapy over 30 minutes for 15 days.

Group VI: Arm III (methylphenidate, melatonin, sham light therapy, CBT)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions

Patients undergo CBT as in Arm I. Patients also receive methylphenidate hydrochloride PO BID and therapeutic melatonin PO QD, and undergo sham light therapy over 30 minutes for 15 days.

Group VII: Arm II (placebo, placebo, sham light therapy, CBT)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions

Patients undergo CBT as in Arm I. Patients also receive methylphenidate placebo PO BID and melatonin placebo PO QD, and undergo sham light therapy over 30 minutes for 15 days.

Group VIII: Arm I (methylphenidate, melatonin, light therapy, CBT)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions

Patients undergo CBT comprising 3 30-minute counseling sessions between baseline and day 14. Patients also receive methylphenidate hydrochloride PO BID and therapeutic melatonin PO QD, and undergo light therapy over 30 minutes for 15 days.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is already approved in Canada for the following indications: