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Positive Psychology Intervention for Caregivers of Blood Cancer Patients (PATH-C Trial)

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Hermioni L Amonoo, MD, MPP

Research Sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 1 year

Awards & highlights

PATH-C Trial Summary

This trial is testing whether an intervention focused on positive emotions can reduce caregiver burden and improve health outcomes for caregivers of stem cell transplant recipients.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adult caregivers (18+ years) of patients undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplant at DCFI. They must speak English, be able to complete questionnaires with minimal help, and have close contact with the patient at least twice a week. Caregivers with cognitive deficits that affect their ability to consent or participate are excluded.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests a Positive Psychology Intervention aimed at reducing caregiver burden by enhancing positive emotions among those caring for blood cancer patients receiving stem cell transplants. It seeks to improve caregivers' quality of life and health outcomes.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention focuses on psychological support rather than medication, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional responses as they engage in the program.

PATH-C Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 1 year

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 1 year

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Refinement of a positive psychology intervention in caregivers based on qualitative feedback of five participants

Secondary outcome measures

Feasibility and acceptability of the PATH intervention assessed by participant ratings of ease and utility on a 10 point likert scale after each weekly intervention session

PATH-C Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: PATH InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in the PATH Intervention arm will receive psychosocial support phone calls during week 1 through 9 following enrollment. After consent procedures, participants will begin an 9-week positive-psychology program involving weekly calls with an interventionist and exercises (i.e. writing a letter of gratitude, identifying personal strengths, planning meaningful and enjoyable activities). Self-assessment questionnaires to measure positive affect, health behaviors, and overall function before and after completing the Positive Psychology Intervention.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Positive Psychology Intervention

2022

N/A

~90

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Brigham and Women's HospitalLead Sponsor

1,609 Previous Clinical Trials

11,470,302 Total Patients Enrolled

Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteLead Sponsor

1,079 Previous Clinical Trials

340,923 Total Patients Enrolled

Hermioni L Amonoo, MD, MPPPrincipal InvestigatorDana-Farber Cancer Institute

Media Library

Positive Psychology Intervention Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05216978 — N/A

Caregiver Research Study Groups: PATH Intervention

Caregiver Clinical Trial 2023: Positive Psychology Intervention Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05216978 — N/A

Positive Psychology Intervention 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05216978 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants are being recruited for this experiment?

"Affirmative, information on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this medical trial is currently looking to enroll individuals. This research was initially posted on March 1st 2022 and has been modified as recently as July 3rd 2022. To date, 25 patients have already signed up at a single location."

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Is enrollment in this trial still available?

"Per information on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is still recruiting trial participants. It was first publicized on March 1st 2022 and had its last update published seven days later."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Proof-of-Concept Trial of a Positive Psychology Intervention for Caregivers of HSCT Patients

Hermioni L.Amonoo, MD, MPP 2022. "Proof-of-Concept Trial of a Positive Psychology Intervention for Caregivers of HSCT Patients". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05216978.