CF Wellness Program

Highly effective modulator therapy (HEMT) has improved lung health for many adults with cystic fibrosis (CF), but does not appear to have translated into improved fatigue, sleep, or physical activity (PA). A study of 236 adults with CF (86% of whom were taking HEMT) found that 43% experienced elevated fatigue, while 63% reported poor sleep quality. Fatigue, poor sleep, and less PA are associated with worse physical and mental health outcomes, such as respiratory symptoms, lung function, depression, and anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a well-established treatment for insomnia, pain, and mood disorders, with emerging data that it helps with fatigue. Similarly, increasing PA reduces fatigue and improves sleep. There is no research evaluating whether CBT or PA improves fatigue or sleep for adults with CF. Investigators developed a CBT+PA intervention for adults with CF and fatigue, known as the CF Wellness Program (CFWP), which includes written materials and up to eight virtual sessions with a Coach. The goal of the proposed pilot study is twofold. First, to evaluate session attendance and determine if research-quality fitness tracker data can be collected to objectively measure sleep and PA. Second, investigators will gather preliminary data to determine if the CFWP has a clinically significant signal over usual care to improve fatigue, sleep, and PA and reduce sedentary behavior. This study will enroll 80 adults with CF and fatigue. After completing the baseline assessment, half the participants will be randomized to receive the CFWP and half will not. The follow-up assessment will be collected at Week 15.