Purpose

Are you undergoing treatment for a blood cancer diagnosis and experiencing poor sleep?

Researchers at the Mays Cancer Center are seeking US-based adults diagnosed with blood cancer and experiencing sleep disturbance to participate in a 20-week remote study testing a digital wellness intervention. Participants in this study will be assigned to use one of two digital wellness apps 10 minutes per day over 8-weeks to determine if it can help improve sleep, immune function, and other psychological and emotional outcomes.

This study is completely remote (there are no in-person visits with the research team) and patients from across the USA are invited.

Participation involves:

Participants who qualify and are enrolled in the study will be compensated at regular intervals, up to $100 total.

Category

IRB Number
20220567HU
NCT Number
NCT05294991
Sponsor
-



Study Contact

Principal Investigator
Jennifer Huberty

Jillian Johnson
+1 (814) 424-5601
johnsonj27@uthscsa.edu

Frances Crawford
210-450-5037
crawfordf1@uthscsa.edu

Myrna Montenegro
210-450-5954
montenegro@uthscsa.edu

Kathleen Rodriguez
210-450-1365
rodriguezk3@uthscsa.edu

Benjamin Schleif
210-450-1366
schleifb@uthscsa.edu

Morgan Seekatz
210-450-1133
seekatz@uthscsa.edu



Eligibility

Eligible Ages
18
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

    You may qualify for the study if you:

    • Are over 18 and reside in the USA
    • Have a blood cancer diagnosis and are currently receiving treatment
    • Experience sleep disturbance, such as difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or poor quality of sleep
    • Own a smartphone
    • Are willing to complete the study procedures

Exclusion Criteria

    Exclusion Criteria:

    • Not residing in the USA
    • Non-English speaking
    • Not in active treatment or not on stable treatment
    • Diagnosed or at high risk for sleep apnea
    • Regular use of sleep aids on 3 or more nights per week

Study Design

Arm Groups