Personalized rehabilitation program for patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation
Official title: APOLLO: Personalized rehAbilitation PrOgram in aLLOgeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation
Run by University of Alberta · NCT05579678 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a personalized support program using an app and expert help for people recovering from bone marrow transplants to see if it can improve their physical and mental health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Alberta Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Edmonton, Alberta) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 20, 2022 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 11, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05579678 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals eligible for allogeneic bone marrow transplantation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not undergoing allogeneic transplantation 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 study focuses on individuals who have undergone allogeneic bone marrow transplantation for blood cancers, which often results in severe side effects due to high doses of chemotherapy. The APOLLO team aims to understand the experiences of these patients by providing them with a supportive care app and access to nursing, exercise, and nutrition experts via telephone. Through qualitative research, the study will identify the most effective types and timing of support needed to alleviate long-term physical and psychological effects. The goal is to enhance the rehabilitation process for these patients who often face challenges in accessing care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of life and recovery outcomes for patients after bone marrow transplantation.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be similar supportive care approaches, this specific program's focus on personalized rehabilitation in the context of allogeneic transplantation is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * eligible for allogeneic transplantation Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where it's running
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Edith Pituskin, PhD
- Email: pituskin@ualberta.ca
- Phone: 7804328221
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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.