Peer Support Intervention for Caregivers of Patients Undergoing HSCT

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorBrigham and Women's Hospital

About this trial

The main purpose of this study is to determine if a tailored peer support intervention (STEPP-Care) is feasible among caregivers of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adult caregivers (≥18 years of age) of patients with hematologic malignancies who are undergoing autologous or allogeneic HSCT at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Is a relative or friend who is identified by the patient to be their caregiver.

Ability to speak, read, and respond in English

Has access to a phone.

Disqualifiers

Caregivers with acute or unstable psychiatric conditions or other cognitive conditions that the treating oncologist believes would prohibit informed consent or ability to adhere to study procedures.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • STEPP-Care

Treatment groups

90 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators