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

Award Number: R01CA255265
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/01/2021
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 03/31/2027

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Efficacy of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Management Program for Allogeneic HCT Caregivers - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT Caring for an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) patient is a significant responsibility, involving a commitment to be available 24/7 up to at least 100 days post-transplant to provide emotional and physical support. Informal family caregivers of HCT patients often experience significant role changes that can conflict with other responsibilities (e.g., work, child rearing). Caregivers often report high burden and poor mental health, which can have an adverse impact on patient health outcomes, including increased anxiety, depression, and decreased patient survival. However, some research suggests that caregivers may benefit when they receive adequate support and when given the opportunity for growth and meaning-making. Despite this, few comprehensive and proactive caregiver support programs exist. Mindfulness facilitates the ability to shift attention to experiences purposefully, with a sense of acceptance (as opposed to trying to change or react to it). Active mechanisms of mindfulness (e.g., improved attention, emotion regulation, decentering) combined with the unique circumstances of HCT caregivers, suggest that approaching thoughts/emotions/sensations via mindfulness may convey benefits above and beyond what is found in other treatment approaches. Our multi- disciplinary team systematically developed a 6-week mindfulness-based intervention for allogeneic HCT caregivers – FOCUS (Focusing On mindfulness for Caregivers Under Stress). FOCUS spans the course of patient treatment, with session 1 occurring prior to transplant, sessions 2-3 taking place immediately following transplant, and sessions 4-6 occurring post-discharge. Pilot testing revealed that FOCUS was highly feasible and acceptable for allogeneic HCT caregivers and useful for managing stress. Significant decreases in negative affect and increases in mindfulness, post traumatic growth, and mental health symptoms were observed from baseline to end of treatment; findings were maintained through the 1-month follow-up. This project builds on our pilot study by randomizing caregivers (N=270) to one of three treatment conditions: FOCUS, Healthy Living (HL), and Usual Care (UC). This three-arm design will allow us to rigorously test if FOCUS is more efficacious than both HL (attention placebo condition matched to FOCUS on time and contact) and UC (attention control condition). Self-report assessments will occur at baseline, end of treatment, and 2- and 6-months post-treatment. Biomarker data will be collected via hair cortisol concentrations, and daily diaries will assess fluctuating variables (e.g., affect, state mindfulness). We anticipate mindfulness to ultimately reduce caregiver burden (primary outcome) via measured mechanisms (e.g., reduced stress). We expect patient distress and healthcare utilization to be both directly and indirectly impacted via caregiver participation in FOCUS. This proposal aligns with a recent call from NIH to develop and test interventions for cancer caregivers that also improve patient health outcomes. If ultimately proven efficacious, future research includes plans for dissemination/implementation, as well as extension to other cancer caregiver populations.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2026	2025	H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE HOSPITAL, INC.	12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR	TAMPA	FL	33612	HILLSBOROUGH	USA	Cancer Cause and Prevention Research	000	5	1/15/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $543,261 )
2025	2025	H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE HOSPITAL, INC.	12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR	TAMPA	FL	33612	HILLSBOROUGH	USA	Cancer Cause and Prevention Research	000	5	3/4/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$488,935
2025	2025	H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE HOSPITAL, INC.	12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR	TAMPA	FL	33612	HILLSBOROUGH	USA	Cancer Cause and Prevention Research	001	5	6/11/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$54,326
														Subtotal = $543,261

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $561,707 )
2024	2024	H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE HOSPITAL, INC.	12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR	TAMPA	FL	33612	HILLSBOROUGH	USA	Cancer Cause and Prevention Research	000	4	3/19/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$532,143
2024	2024	H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE HOSPITAL, INC.	12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR	TAMPA	FL	33612	HILLSBOROUGH	USA	Cancer Cause and Prevention Research	001	4	4/16/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$29,564
														Subtotal = $561,707

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $579,443 )
2023	2023	H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE HOSPITAL, INC.	12902 MAGNOLIA DR	TAMPA	FL	33612	HILLSBOROUGH	USA	Cancer Cause and Prevention Research	000	3	3/13/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$579,443
														Subtotal = $579,443

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $591,270 )
2022	2022	H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE HOSPITAL, INC.	12902 MAGNOLIA DR	TAMPA	FL	33612	HILLSBOROUGH	USA	Cancer Cause and Prevention Research	001	2	9/1/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$11,828
2022	2022	H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE HOSPITAL, INC.	12902 MAGNOLIA DR	TAMPA	FL	33612	HILLSBOROUGH	USA	Cancer Cause and Prevention Research	000	2	4/6/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$579,442
														Subtotal = $591,270

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $563,424 )
2021	2021	H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE HOSPITAL, INC.	12902 MAGNOLIA DR	TAMPA	FL	33612	HILLSBOROUGH	USA	Cancer Cause and Prevention Research	000	1	3/26/2021	NEW	$563,424
														Subtotal = $563,424

Grand Total All Awards = $2,839,105

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

Award Number: R01CA255265

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/01/2021

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 03/31/2027

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