Supportive Care Intervention In Patients Hospitalized For Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation… (NCT02207322) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Supportive Care Intervention In Patients Hospitalized For Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Shield)
United States160 participantsStarted 2014-08
Plain-language summary
The main purpose of this study is to assess whether early integration of palliative and supportive care services in care of patients hospitalized for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) can improve patients' and family caregivers' quality of life and mood.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients Eligibility Criteria:
* Adult patients (≥18 years) with hematologic malignancy admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital for HSCT are eligible for the study.
* Ability to speak English or able to complete questionnaires with minimal assistance required from an interpreter or family member.
* Caregivers Eligibility Criteria:
* Adult caregivers (\>18 years) of patients undergoing HSCT at MGH who agreed to participate in study.
* A relative or a friend, identified by the patient who either lives with the patient or has in-person contact with him or her at least twice per week.
* Ability to read questions in English or willing to complete questionnaires with the assistance of an interpreter.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with prior history of HSCT.
* Patients undergoing HSCT for a benign hematologic condition (myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is not considered a benign hematologic condition and patients with MDS are eligible for the study)
* Significant uncontrolled psychiatric disorder (psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression) or other co-morbid disease (dementia, cognitive impairment), which the treating clinician believes prohibits informed consent or participation in the study.
* Patients enrolled on other supportive care intervention trials.
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.
What they're measuring
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Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Bone Marrow Transplant (FACT-BMT) Score at Week-2