Transplant Wellness Clinic for Elderly or High Risk Patients Undergoing BMT (NCT04194840) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Transplant Wellness Clinic for Elderly or High Risk Patients Undergoing BMT
United States20 participantsStarted 2021-05-01
Plain-language summary
As the average age of individuals undergoing stem cell transplant continues to increase, challenges associated with balancing the side effects of cancer treatments while also managing other medical conditions develop. Studies have shown these individuals develop more treatment related side effects and take longer to leave the hospital due to complications. The purpose of this study is to develop a multiple provider clinic that will help identify any additional needs in the more complicated and generally older transplant patient population. If needed, this clinic will recommend interventions or referrals to the appropriate specialties to the participant and the transplant physician for the participant before your transplant procedure. Examples of potential areas of improvement include a course of physical therapy, nutritional supplements, or modifications of medications, among others with the goal to make your transplant safer and to decrease length of time in the hospital.
Who can participate
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Deemed candidate for autologous or allogeneic transplantation by their Stem Cell Transplant Attending Physician
* Stem cell transplant candidates \> 60 years
* Younger patients with age adjusted HCT- CMI\> 4
* Outpatient at time of enrollment.
* Must have at a minimum 4 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks before anticipated start of transplant procedures, ie initiation of preparation regimen or beginning of peripheral stem cell mobilization
* Must have transportation to outpatient appointments
* Must be able to read and understand English to complete the required questionnaires Must be able to read and understand protocol consent
Exclusion Criteria:
\- Those who are not felt to be candidates for autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation
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
1
Time to complete geriatric assessment clinic
Timeframe: at time of assessment (an average of 90 minutes)
2
Patient satisfaction as determined by "patient follow-up quesitonnaire"
Timeframe: at time of assessment (less than 1 hour)
3
Physician satisfaction as determined by "physician questionnaire"
Timeframe: at time of assessment (less than 1 hour)
4
Length of transplant stay in days
Timeframe: Assessed up to 6 months after transplant