Can a video chat program ease the burden of chronic GVHD?
NCT ID NCT04479995
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a telehealth program called Horizons for adults who have had a stem cell transplant and developed moderate to severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). The program uses video sessions and questionnaires to help patients cope and follow their treatment plan. Researchers will compare it to standard care plus a booklet, aiming to see if the program is feasible and improves quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Horizons Program (telehealth counseling sessions)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a practical way to help GVHD patients feel better and stick with their treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study (80 people) testing a behavioral program, not a new drug. It may not show clear benefits or work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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