๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-03

Wellness App for Sleep Disturbance in Hematological Cancer Patients (NCT05294991)

Consumer-Based Meditation App, Calm, for Treatment of Sleep Disturbance in Hematological Cancer Patients

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

In a randomized controlled trial (RCT), the investigators will recruit participants to an 8-week "app-based wellness" intervention, followed by a 12-week follow-up period. The investigators will recruit a total of 276 self-declared Chronic Hematological Cancer (CHC) patients who (representative of age, race/ethnicity, and gender) will be on stable CHC pharmacologic therapy (if any), self-identify as sleep disturbed (\>5 on Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), do not have a sleep disorder diagnosis, do not take sleep medication/supplements \>3 times per week, and are not currently practicing regular meditation. Aim 1: Test the efficacy of two app-based wellness programs (10 minutes per day) on the primary outcome of self reported sleep disturbance (Insomnia Severity Index (primary) and PROMIS Sleep Disturbance (secondary)) and secondary sleep outcomes including sleep impairment (PROMIS Sleep Impairment Scale) and sleep efficiency measured via sleep diaries and actigraphy. Aim 2: Test the efficacy of two app-based wellness programs (10 minutes per day) on inflammatory markers (i.e., TNF-a, IL-6, IL-8, CRP), fatigue, and emotional distress (i.e., anxiety, depressive symptoms measured with PROMISยฎ). Aim 3: Explore the sustained effects (i.e., 20 weeks from baseline) of two app-based wellness programs (10 minutes per day) in CHC patients.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Arizona State University โ€” Phoenix, Arizona

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Wellness app intervention #1 (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Wellness app intervention #2 (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Arizona State University โ€” Phoenix, Arizona
  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine โ€” Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  • Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio โ€” San Antonio, Texas

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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