CI

At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 546 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Palliative Care Intervention +1 moreother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
Key inclusion· 3
  • ✓Adult patients (≥18 years) with hematologic malignancy admitted for autologous or allogeneic HCT
  • ✓Ability to read and respond to questions in English or Spanish or to complete questionnaires with assistance from an interpreter
  • ✓Identified adult caregiver (≥18 years) relative or friend living with patient or having in-person contact at least twice per week
Key exclusion· 3
  • ✕Patients undergoing HCT for benign hematologic conditions
  • ✕Patients undergoing outpatient HCT
  • ✕Patients with psychiatric or cognitive conditions which the treating clinicians believes prohibits compliance with study procedures

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Multi-Site Randomized Trial of Inpatient Palliative Care for Patients With Hematologic Malignancies Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Massachusetts General Hospital·interventional·Posted Aug 22, 2018·Updated Dec 7, 2023

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Palliative Care Intervention and Standard Transplant Care for Stem Cell Transplant. Completed, enrolled 546 participants across 3 sites.

Detailed Summary

This research study is evaluating the impact of early involvement of a palliative care team working with the transplant oncology team will have on the quality of life, symptoms, and mood of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsStem Cell Transplant
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedAug 22, 2018
Enrollment StartSep 30, 2018
Primary CompletionJul 1, 2022
Study CompletionJul 1, 2023
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.8 yearsPosted 7.9 years ago

Interventions

Palliative Care Interventionother

team of clinicians that specialize in the lessening (palliation) of many distressing symptoms

Standard Transplant Careother

Standard care per hospital guidelines