IIT: Ph2 Home Care Study Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - Clinical Trial
Email to Participate
anthony.sung@duke.edu
What is the Purpose of this Study?
We are doing this study to compare the outcomes of people who get their after-transplant care in the hospital versus in their home. This study is important to learn if getting after-transplant care in a patient's home can lead to better outcomes.
What is the Condition Being Studied?
Autologous (From Yourself) Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Who Can Participate in the Study?
Adults ages18-80 who:
- Are scheduled to get an autologous stem cell transplant for any type of illness
- Are able to read and write in English
- Have a home that is close to Duke, or are staying in approved temporary lodging (e.g., hotel) that is close to Duke
The caregivers of people receiving these transplants can also participate.
For more information about who can join this study, please contact the study team at andrea.pires@duke.edu or 919-668-4978.
Age Group
Adults
What is Involved?
If you choose to join the study, you will:
- Be randomly assigned (like a coin flip) to either get your after-transplant care in the hospital or in your home/temporary lodging
- Fill out questionnaires
- Collect home surface samples
- Give stool samples
- Have your skin swabbed
- Have blood draws
- Do hand grip tests and 6-minute walk tests
- Complete cognitive function tests
- Use an Apple Watch and iPhone to track your activity and complete daily entries in an app
If your caregiver chooses to join the study, they will:
Study Details
Full Title
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Home Care Following Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Principal Investigator
Cellular Therapy Specialist
Protocol Number
IRB:
PRO00089697
NCT:
NCT03667599
Phase
Phase
II
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Enrollment Status
Open for Enrollment
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Email anthony.sung@duke.edu