Multidisciplinary Health Intervention for Blood Cancer

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byAndrew S Artz

Age: 65+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This clinical trial studies the usefulness and process of a multidisciplinary intervention, where patients see multiple healthcare professionals, aimed at improving fitness and the ability to bounce back after transplant for older adults with blood cancers planned for stem cell transplantation. Using a multidisciplinary team approach may increase patients' ability to withstand the transplant by optimizing health to better prepare patients for the expected complications after stem cell transplantation.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for older adults (65+) with blood cancers who are candidates for stem cell transplantation. Participants must be able to read English, Spanish, or Mandarin and consent to the study's requirements. Those with prior allogeneic transplants or conditions that make study procedures unsafe are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

I can read English, Spanish, or Mandarin, or another language if the study allows it.

I can have any type of preparation treatment and any donor for my transplant.

Documented informed consent of the participant

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Exclusion Criteria

Syngeneic donors for HCT

I have had a stem cell transplant from a donor.

Any other condition that would, in the Investigator's judgment, contraindicate the patient's participation in the clinical study due to safety concerns with clinical study procedures

Participant Groups

The trial is testing a multidisciplinary approach involving various healthcare professionals aimed at improving fitness and recovery post-transplant in older adults. It includes health promotion activities, quality-of-life assessments, and questionnaires.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Supportive care (MDT-intervention)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions

Patients participate in the MDT-intervention including access to a HCT physician, a geriatrician, physical or occupational therapist, dietician, and a social worker for three months before HCT and up to 100 days after HCT.