Evaluating activity levels in patients receiving bone marrow transplants
Official title: Activity Levels in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients
Run by University of Iowa · NCT04115241 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Iowa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Iowa City, Iowa) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 23, 2019 |
| Main results expected | May 23, 2030 |
| Study ends | May 23, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | November 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04115241 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled to receive a bone marrow transplant.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not undergoing a bone marrow transplant will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While there may be related studies, this specific approach of correlating activity levels with recovery metrics in bone marrow transplant patients is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Patients who will be receiving a bone marrow transplant are eligible for this study
Where it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.