Intervention for Fatigue in HCT Recipients

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess whether a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for fatigue intervention is acceptable, feasible, and effective at managing fatigue and improving quality of life for patients following hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT).

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

* adult patients (≥ 18 years)
* have the ability to speak and read English
* have undergone autologous or allogeneic transplant \> 6 months prior to enrollment
* no evidence of disease relapse requiring therapy
* no new other malignancy requiring therapy after transplant
* report moderate to severe fatigue in the past week (FSI average severity item rating ≥ 4 of 0-10)
* are currently receiving their care at the MGH Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinic

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients with active cognitive impairment or uncontrolled psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia that the treating clinician believes prohibits informed consent or participation in the intervention
* Patients already receiving CBT care
* Patients living with untreated sleep apnea
* Patients with hypoxemia requiring oxygen supplementation

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