Study of the Emotional Needs of Caregivers of Stem Cell Transplantation Patients (NCT00082654) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Study of the Emotional Needs of Caregivers of Stem Cell Transplantation Patients
United StatesStarted 2002-03
Plain-language summary
RATIONALE: Understanding the emotional needs of spouses or others who are living with and caring for patients who have undergone stem cell transplantation may help improve the quality of life of both the caregivers and the patients.
PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying the emotional needs of caregivers of patients who have undergone stem cell transplant.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
* In a marriage OR long-term, committed, heterosexual or homosexual, cohabiting relationship in which one member is post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
* Patients must meet the following criteria:
* At least 1 year since prior first bone marrow, stem cell, or umbilical cord blood transplantation
* Allogeneic or autologous
* Diagnosis of malignancy, myelodysplasia, or non-malignancy
* No indication of possible or confirmed relapse
* Spouse/caregiver (CG) must meet the following criteria:
* Serve as the primary CG to the patient
* No prior or concurrent neurologic disorder
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Age
* 21 and over
Performance status
* Not specified
Life expectancy
* Not specified
Hematopoietic
* Not specified
Hepatic
* Not specified
Renal
* Not specified
Other
* No concurrent major psychiatric disorder
* English-speaking
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
Biologic therapy
* See Disease Characteristics
Chemotherapy
* Not specified
Endocrine therapy
* Not specified
Radiotherapy
* Not specified
Surgery
* Not specified
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.