Music Therapy and Mindfulness for Stem Cell Transplant Patients
eHealth Supported Mindfulness-based Music Therapy Intervention (eMBMT) in Hemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients
This project explores how an online program combining music therapy and mindfulness can help patients feel better after a stem cell transplant.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami Coral Gables NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11347362 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Patients who receive a stem cell transplant often experience difficult physical and emotional side effects like fatigue, pain, anxiety, and depression, which can affect their quality of life. This program aims to offer a new way to manage these challenges by blending mindfulness techniques with personalized music activities, such as songwriting or playing instruments. The therapy is delivered by a trained music therapist through an easy-to-use online platform. We hope this approach will help patients feel more comfortable and improve their overall well-being during their recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients undergoing or recovering from an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant who are experiencing physical or psychological side effects.
Not a fit: Patients not undergoing or recovering from an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant would not be the focus of this particular program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide a convenient and effective way for stem cell transplant patients to reduce their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work by this team has shown that mindfulness-based music therapy can reduce negative mood, fatigue, and anxiety in breast cancer survivors, and eHealth platforms can effectively deliver such programs.
Where this research is happening
Coral Gables, United States
- 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
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.