SHIFT: A Digital App for Stem Cell Transplant Survivors
Title: Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Trial of a Novel Digital Application (SHIFT) to Improve Outcomes for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Survivors
This project is testing a new digital app called SHIFT to help people who have had a stem cell transplant improve their sexual health, quality of life, and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11140514 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people who have had a stem cell transplant experience challenges with their sexual health, which can also affect their quality of life and emotional well-being. It can be hard to find expert help for these concerns, as specialized clinicians are not always available. This project is developing and testing a new digital app, called SHIFT, designed specifically for stem cell transplant survivors. SHIFT offers a self-guided program with five modules to help you address these unique challenges and feel more empowered.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this opportunity are individuals who have undergone a hematopoietic stem cell transplant and are experiencing sexual health concerns.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stem cell transplant or who are not experiencing sexual health concerns may not find this particular opportunity beneficial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could provide an accessible and effective way for stem cell transplant survivors to improve their sexual health, relationships, and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Interventions specifically designed to improve sexual health outcomes for stem cell transplant survivors are currently limited, making this digital app a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: El-Jawahri, Areej — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: El-Jawahri, Areej
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.