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Sleep Treatment Education Program for Cancer Survivors: STEP-Together

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Start Date

6/25/2025

Completion Date

12/31/2026

Summary

This single-arm research study of off-treatment cancer survivors with self-reported symptoms of insomnia will test the Sleep Treatment Education Program Together (STEP-Together) intervention which is delivered as a synchronous group session by videoconference.

Detailed Description

This single-arm research study of off-treatment cancer survivors with self-reported symptoms of insomnia will test the Sleep Treatment Education Program Together (STEP-Together) intervention which is delivered as a virtual group session. The research study procedures including screening for eligibility and questionnaires. Participation in this research study is expected to last about 16 weeks. It is expected about 90 people will participate in this research study.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to 89 years

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-89 * History of a cancer diagnosis (except non-melanoma skin cancer) ≥ 6 months prior * No active cancer therapy (excluding chemoprevention) in the past four months, and no further therapy planned. * Significant insomnia as evidenced by an Insomnia Severity Index score ≥ 8 * Regular access to the internet * Able to read and write in English Exclusion Criteria: * Usual bedtime does not fall between 5:00 pm and 5:00 am. * Employment in a position where falling asleep at work could impact public safety (such as air traffic-controller, operating heavy machinery). * Ever diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder or with Seizure Disorder, currently taking medications to prevent a seizure, or have experienced a seizure in the prior 12 months. * Any impairment (e.g., hearing, visual, cognitive) that interferes with the ability to complete all study procedures independently.

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

The Sleep Treatment Education Program Together (STEP-Together)

BEHAVIORAL

Coaching Session

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Conditions

InsomniaInsomnia ChronicSurvivorship

Locations

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts 02115

United States