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Spiritual Care Intervention in Adult Patients Diagnosed With Acute Leukemia

United States70 participantsStarted 2026-06-20

Plain-language summary

This study is being done to determine if it is possible to incorporate spiritual care sessions as part of the care plan for patients hospitalized for leukemia treatment. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to either no intervention (standard, real world inpatient spiritual care) or to receive study-specific guided spiritual sessions.

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 * Adults (18 years or older) * Diagnosis of Acute Leukemia (AML or ALL) undergoing inpatient initial therapy * Ability to read, understand, and speak the English language * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document Exclusion criteria * Unable to comply with spiritual care intervention * Relapsed or refractory acute leukemia * Cognitive deficits that limit participation and survey questionnaire completion

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

Is it feasible to enroll patients to a spiritual intervention study?

Timeframe: End of study (approximately 2 years)

Will patients accept using the study specific spiritual intervention?

Timeframe: End of study (approximately 2 years)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07405424

SponsorUniversity of Chicago

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-06-16

Contact for this trial

Clinical Trials Intake

1-855-702-8222 cancerclinicaltrials@bsd.uchicago.edu

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