Evaluating Stress Management Among Allogeneic HCT Caregivers

Efficacy of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Management Program for Allogeneic HCT Caregivers

The purpose of the study is to understand whether different stress management interventions impact stress among HCT cancer caregivers and patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
• Caring for a patient planning to receive an allogeneic HCT at Moffitt
• Intending to remain primary caregiver throughout patient treatment (i.e., will be the caregiver the majority of the time)
• Able to provide informed consent
• Able to read and write in English
• Owns a smartphone and is willing to download the study app
• Patient Inclusion Criteria:
• Receiving an allogeneic HCT at the cancer center
• Able to provide informed consent
• Able to read and write in English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under 21 years of age
• Unable to provide informed consent
• Unable to read and write in English
• Caregiver is unable to remain primary caregiver throughout patient treatment
• Patient does not receive transplant at Moffitt Cancer Center