eHealth Mindfulness-based Music Therapy for stem cell transplant patients
Official title: eHealth Supported Mindfulness-based Music Therapy Intervention (eMBMT) in Hemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients
Funded at University of Miami Coral Gables · NIH-11377516 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A remote mindfulness-based music therapy program delivered online to people who have had an allogeneic stem cell transplant, aimed at reducing distress and improving quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami Coral Gables NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | September 9, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $437,201 |
| NIH project number | 5R33CA263335-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11377516 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults who have undergone allogeneic stem cell transplantation and are facing post-transplant symptoms and emotional distress.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged with online therapy or who have contraindications to mindfulness practices may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
If you’ve undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant, this program offers you an online mindfulness and music therapy approach designed to ease symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, and mood changes. The plan uses a trained music therapist to guide mindful listening, songwriting, and instrument activities through a user-friendly digital platform. It aims to be engaging, scalable, and low-burden so patients can participate alongside recovery and follow-up care. Researchers will track how this support affects symptoms, mood, and daily functioning over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lessen symptom burden and improve overall well-being during recovery after allo-SCT.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests mindfulness-based and music interventions can improve mood and fatigue in cancer survivors, supporting the potential of this combined approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami Coral Gables
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Penedo, Frank J — University of Miami Coral Gables
- Study coordinator: Penedo, Frank J
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.