Improving fatigue management after stem cell transplants
Reducing Persistent Fatigue Following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-10908583
This study is looking for ways to help people who feel very tired after receiving a stem cell transplant for blood disorders, and it offers a chance for patients to try out new strategies that could improve their energy and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10908583 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing interventions to help patients who experience persistent fatigue following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The approach includes evidence-based strategies aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of life for those with blood disorders. The project involves mentorship from experts in behavioral interventions and cancer care, ensuring a comprehensive training plan for the principal investigator. Patients may participate in randomized clinical trials designed to assess the effectiveness of these interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and are experiencing persistent fatigue.
Not a fit: Patients who have not undergone stem cell transplantation or do not experience fatigue may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce fatigue and improve the quality of life for patients recovering from stem cell transplants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using behavioral interventions to manage fatigue in cancer patients, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NELSON, ASHLEY — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: NELSON, ASHLEY
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 below.