The purpose of this study is to determine which of two approaches is helpful to support caregivers of patients undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) or Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CAR) T-cell therapy at Seidman Cancer Center. This study will take start before you begin treatment until 2 months after your hospital discharge.
This is a two-group, randomized pilot study to test the feasibility, acceptability, usability, satisfaction and preliminary efficacy of a behavioral (psychoeducation) intervention, as compared to a usual care (information from healthcare providers) control group, on caregiver outcomes. The control and intervention groups will receive the standard University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center (SCC) binder of relevant information regarding care of the patient undergoing HSCT or CAR T-cell therapy. This information will be given to the caregiver by the health care provider. In addition, the intervention group will receive 6 individual sessions with an interventionist during all phases of HSCT or CAR T-cell therapy. The independent variable is group assignment. The primary objective of this study is to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a psycho-educational intervention designed for caregivers of patients receiving HSCT (allogenic or autologous) or CAR T-cell therapy. The secondary objective of this study is to explore the usability, satisfaction and preliminary efficacy of a psycho-educational intervention designed for caregivers of patients receiving HSCT (allogenic or autologous) or CAR T-cell therapy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
6 sessions (in-person, videoconference, or phone delivery per the caregiver's choice) between the interventionist and caregivers. Topics covered in sessions include: Session 1: Communication, Support, Self Care, Symptom Management Sessions 2-4: Communication, Symptom Management, Support Sessions 5-6: Self-Care, Symptom Management, Communication, Support, Future Planning
Time to identify and recruit dyads in months
Feasibility, as measured by time to identify and recruit dyads (benchmark 3 months)
Time frame: 2 months post-hospital discharge, an average of 2 months
Accrual rates
Feasibility, as measured by accrual rates of eligible participants
Time frame: 2 months post-hospital discharge, an average of 2 months
Retention rate
Feasibility, as measured by retention rate
Time frame: 2 months post-hospital discharge, an average of 2 months
Data collection completion rate
Feasibility as measured by completion of data collection across study timepoints
Time frame: 2 months post-hospital discharge, an average of 2 months
Average acceptability scale scores
Acceptability, as measured by average acceptability scale scores, with overall score ranging from 6-30. According to prior research, a score of 80% of higher (total score of 24 or higher) is considered acceptable for use.
Time frame: 2 months post-hospital discharge, an average of 2 months
Average System Usability Scale scores
Usability, as measured by average System Usability Scale scores. This is a 10 item scale scored on a 5 point Likert scale with total summed scores ranging from 0-50. Total scores are multiplied by 2 to produce an overall score ranging from 0-100 with scores \> 68 considered to be above average usability.
Time frame: 2 months post-hospital discharge, an average of 2 months
Mean caregiver satisfaction
Caregiver satisfaction will be evaluated by having caregivers evaluate their satisfaction with each of the 6 modules at the end of each module. After completing each module, they will be sent via REDCap a single item evaluation scale (0 -10; 0=Not at all satisfied; 10=Highly satisfied). Scores \>7 will be considered acceptable. Mean and standard deviation to describe subjects' overall satisfaction with the intervention reported.
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Time frame: 2 months post-hospital discharge, an average of 2 months
End-of-study caregiver satisfaction scores
End-of-study caregiver satisfaction, as measured by end of study exit interview that assesses overall satisfaction with intervention (Likert Scale). Scores range from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating more satisfaction.
Time frame: 2 months post-hospital discharge, an average of 2 months
Caregiver anxiety as measured by PROMISR Short Form v1.0 - Anxiety scores
Caregiver anxiety as measured by PROMISR Short Form v1.0 - Anxiety scores. Scores range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating worse anxiety. Evaluated for changes over 3 time points using repeated measures analysis of variance (RMANOVA)-between and within model- controlling for caregiver age, race, and gender
Time frame: Baseline, hospital discharge, 2 months post hospital discharge
Caregiver Healthcare Related Quality Of Life (HRQOL)
Caregiver HRQOL, evaluated for changes over 3 time points using repeated measures analysis of variance (RMANOVA)-between and within model- controlling for caregiver age, race, and gender. HRQOL scores range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating better outcomes.
Time frame: Baseline, hospital discharge, 2 months post hospital discharge
Distress as measured by the the NCCN distress thermometer
Distress as measured by the NCCN distress thermometer. Thermometer scores range from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating worse distress. Prior to administration of the distress thermometer measure, each caregiver will be asked if they are experiencing distress related to Covid-19 (yes/no). The distress thermometer asking them to rate their distress in the past week including today. The Covid-19 variable will be included as a covariate in the analyses. Evaluated for changes over 3 time points using repeated measures analysis of variance (RMANOVA)-between and within model- controlling for caregiver age, race, and gender
Time frame: Baseline, hospital discharge, 2 months post hospital discharge