Hematologic cancer survivors after stem cell transplant try a personalized care plan
Official title: Survivorship Care in Patients With Hematologic Cancer Undergoing HSCT: A Feasibility Study on Quality of Life, Unmet Needs, and Caregivers Burden
Run by Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS · NCT07579065 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a personalized Survivorship Care Plan for people with hematologic cancer who have undergone a stem cell transplant to see if it’s feasible within the Italian health system.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Reggio Emilia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 2026 |
| Main results expected | January 2028 |
| Study ends | January 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07579065 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Patients with hematologic cancer who are candidates for autologous or allogeneic HSCT and their informal caregivers, who can consent and speak Italian.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to participate due to cognitive limitations or other comorbidities that hinder engagement may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, single-arm feasibility study that follows patients from hospital discharge to six months after HSCT. The intervention provides a personalized Survivorship Care Plan with treatment summaries, follow-up guidance, and referrals to supportive services. The study will measure feasibility with retention, quality of life, unmet needs, and caregiver burden to see if the model can be sustained in routine care. It focuses on patient and informal caregiver needs within the Italian healthcare context.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients and caregivers may receive clearer follow-up guidance and better access to supportive services that improve quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Prior survivorship programs in HSCT have shown benefits in coordination of care and patient-reported outcomes, but feasibility in this specific health system is being tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with hematologic cancer candidates for HSCT (autologous or allogeneic) and their informal caregivers * Able to provide informed consent * Able to communicate in Italian Exclusion Criteria: * Patients or caregivers with comorbidities hindering participation (e.g., significant cognitive limitations)
Where it's running
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Research and EBP Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Barbara Bressi
- Email: barbara.bressi@ausl.re.it
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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.