IIT: Ph2 Home Care Study Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - Clinical Trial
What is the Purpose of this Study?
We are doing this study to compare the outcomes of people who get their after-transplant care in the hospital versus in their home. This study is important to learn if getting after-transplant care in a patient's home can lead to better outcomes.
Autologous (From Yourself) Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Who Can Participate in the Study?
Adults ages18-80 who:
- Are scheduled to get an autologous stem cell transplant for any type of illness
- Are able to read and write in English
- Have a home that is close to Duke, or are staying in approved temporary lodging (e.g., hotel) that is close to Duke
The caregivers of people receiving these transplants can also participate.
For more information about who can join this study, please contact the study team at andrea.pires@duke.edu or 919-668-4978.
What is Involved?
If you choose to join the study, you will:
- Be randomly assigned (like a coin flip) to either get your after-transplant care in the hospital or in your home/temporary lodging
- Fill out questionnaires
- Collect home surface samples
- Give stool samples
- Have your skin swabbed
- Have blood draws
- Do hand grip tests and 6-minute walk tests
- Complete cognitive function tests
- Use an Apple Watch and iPhone to track your activity and complete daily entries in an app
If your caregiver chooses to join the study, they will:
- Fill out questionnaires
- Collect home surface samples
- Give stool samples
- Have their skin swabbed
Study Details
