Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management for Adults With Cystic Fibrosis
Anxiety, Depression, Stress
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Anxiety
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- At least 18 years old
- Fluent in English
- Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
- Colorado resident
- Access to personal device (smart phone, computer, tablet) with 1) reliable internet connection, and 2) a built-in web camera and microphone or the capability to install a study-provided web camera and microphone
- Regular access to a private location with sufficient lighting that is free from distractions or intrusions to use during telehealth sessions
- Access to private email to complete surveys
- Mild anxiety and/or depression symptoms (i.e., a score of 5 or higher on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 Item Scale (GAD-7) and/or the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 Item Scale (PHQ-9))
Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently receiving therapy or counseling with an outside provider for a mental health condition
- Currently in treatment for alcohol or substance abuse
- Unstable medical condition (not including cystic fibrosis)
- Neurological disease
- Pregnant women
- Active suicidal intent or plan (a score of 1 or higher on the Suicide Severity Scale)
Sites / Locations
- National Jewish Health
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Telehealth
Treatment-As-Usual (TAU)
Participants randomized into the telehealth arm will receive up to 7 one-hour telehealth visits with the study psychologist. The first six sessions will focus on cognitive behavioral stress management topics and the seventh session is optional, focusing on lung transplant readiness. Participants will fill out questionnaires every other week (baseline, week 2, week 4, week 6, week 8) and during a 3-month follow-up (week 20). Participants will wear an actigraphy watch to track sleep and movement for one week at a time during baseline, week 8, and week 20.
Participants randomized into the TAU arm will not receive any telehealth visits during the 8-week intervention phase. Participants will fill out questionnaires every other week (baseline, week 2, week 4, week 6, week 8) and during a 3-month follow-up (week 20). Participants will wear an actigraphy watch to track sleep and movement for one week at a time during baseline, week 8, and week 20.