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A Structured Peer Support Intervention for Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Summary
This randomized clinical trial is evaluating the impact of a structured peer support intervention (STEPP) on psychological distress and quality of life among patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
350
Start Date
2026-12-01
Completion Date
2030-07-31
Last Updated
2026-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
STEPP
STEPP, a phone-delivered structured peer support intervention for patients preparing to undergo hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), consists of five sessions which integrates evidence-based strategies from cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology with informational, emotional, and practical support. STEPP is manualized and delivered by an HSCT survivor who is trained and supervised by a clinical psychologist.
Minimally Enhanced Usual Care Control
The minimally enhanced usual care control condition entail standard psychosocial care provided by social work and a comprehensive list of peer support resources available through participants academic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation centers and national organizations.
Locations (3)
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, United States
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, Washington, United States