Positive Psychology Intervention to Improve Quality of Life in Stem Cell Transplant Survivors and Their Caregivers
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 10/7/2018 |
| Start Date: | May 18, 2018 |
| End Date: | August 16, 2019 |
Feasibility of a Positive Psychology Intervention for Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Survivors to Improve Quality of Life
This trial studies a positive psychology intervention designed to improve quality of life in
stem cell transplant survivors and their caregivers. Positive psychology (PP) uses systematic
exercises (e.g., gratitude letters, acts of kindness) to potentially boost levels of
optimism, resilience, and life enjoyment. PP interventions are often enjoyable, easy to
understand, and can be delivered via telephone. PP intervention may improve the quality of
life of participants who have undergone a stem cell transplant or their caregivers.
stem cell transplant survivors and their caregivers. Positive psychology (PP) uses systematic
exercises (e.g., gratitude letters, acts of kindness) to potentially boost levels of
optimism, resilience, and life enjoyment. PP interventions are often enjoyable, easy to
understand, and can be delivered via telephone. PP intervention may improve the quality of
life of participants who have undergone a stem cell transplant or their caregivers.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Pilot a positive psychology intervention delivered to hematopoietic cell transplantation
(HCT) survivors and interested caregivers over an 8 week period.
II. Determine the proportion of patients who enroll and the immediate benefit to
participants, as measured by pre- and post-exercise measures of happiness and optimism.
III. Pilot outcome data collection mechanisms in preparation for a randomized clinical trial.
OUTLINE:
Participants and caregivers receive a positive psychology exercise manual, complete positive
psychology exercises every week, and participate in phone sessions over 30 minutes every week
for 8 weeks.
After completion of study, participants are followed up at 6 months.
I. Pilot a positive psychology intervention delivered to hematopoietic cell transplantation
(HCT) survivors and interested caregivers over an 8 week period.
II. Determine the proportion of patients who enroll and the immediate benefit to
participants, as measured by pre- and post-exercise measures of happiness and optimism.
III. Pilot outcome data collection mechanisms in preparation for a randomized clinical trial.
OUTLINE:
Participants and caregivers receive a positive psychology exercise manual, complete positive
psychology exercises every week, and participate in phone sessions over 30 minutes every week
for 8 weeks.
After completion of study, participants are followed up at 6 months.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Written informed consent
- English as primary language
- At least 1 year after HCT
Exclusion Criteria:
- Major psychiatric diagnosis that impairs cognitive functioning or is not controlled at
the time of the approach.
- Medical conditions precluding participation in the intervention or likely to lead to
death within 6 months, as determined by the principal investigator (PI)
We found this trial at
1
site
Seattle, Washington 98109
Principal Investigator: Stephanie J. Lee
Phone: 206-667-6069
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