Evaluating activity levels in patients receiving bone marrow transplants
Activity Levels in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients
This study looks at how active people are before and after bone marrow transplants to see if it affects their recovery, hospital stay, and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Iowa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Iowa City, Iowa) |
| Trial ID | NCT04115241 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients undergoing bone marrow transplants to assess how their activity levels relate to their length of hospital stay, quality of life, and hand grip strength. Participants will wear actigraphs to monitor their activity from three weeks prior to the transplant until discharge. Additionally, they will complete quality of life questionnaires and undergo hand grip tests at various points during their hospitalization. The collected data will help establish correlations between physical activity and recovery outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled to receive a bone marrow transplant.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing a bone marrow transplant will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how increased activity levels may improve recovery and quality of life for bone marrow transplant patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be related studies, this specific approach of correlating activity levels with recovery metrics in bone marrow transplant patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Patients who will be receiving a bone marrow transplant are eligible for this study
Where this trial is running
Iowa City, Iowa
- University of Iowa — Iowa City, Iowa, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael Tomasson, MD — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Michael Tomasson, MD
- Email: melissa-bates@uiowa.edu
- Phone: 319-356-4200
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.