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.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Adults ages18-80 who:<ul>
<li>Are scheduled to get an autologous stem cell transplant for any type of illness</li>
<li>Are able to read and write in English</li>
<li>Have a home that is close to Duke, or are staying in approved temporary lodging (e.g., hotel) that is close to Duke</li></ul>
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.
<li>Are scheduled to get an autologous stem cell transplant for any type of illness</li>
<li>Are able to read and write in English</li>
<li>Have a home that is close to Duke, or are staying in approved temporary lodging (e.g., hotel) that is close to Duke</li></ul>
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.
Age Range
18-80
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
If you choose to join the study, you will:<ul>
<li>Be randomly assigned (like a coin flip) to either get your after-transplant care in the hospital or in your home/temporary lodging</li>
<li>Fill out questionnaires</li>
<li>Collect home surface samples</li>
<li>Give stool samples</li>
<li>Have your skin swabbed</li>
<li>Have blood draws</li>
<li>Do hand grip tests and 6-minute walk tests</li>
<li>Complete cognitive function tests</li>
<li>Use an Apple Watch and iPhone to track your activity and complete daily entries in an app</li></ul>
If your caregiver chooses to join the study, they will:
<li>Fill out questionnaires</li>
<li>Collect home surface samples</li>
<li>Give stool samples</li>
<li>Have their skin swabbed</li></ul>
<li>Be randomly assigned (like a coin flip) to either get your after-transplant care in the hospital or in your home/temporary lodging</li>
<li>Fill out questionnaires</li>
<li>Collect home surface samples</li>
<li>Give stool samples</li>
<li>Have your skin swabbed</li>
<li>Have blood draws</li>
<li>Do hand grip tests and 6-minute walk tests</li>
<li>Complete cognitive function tests</li>
<li>Use an Apple Watch and iPhone to track your activity and complete daily entries in an app</li></ul>
If your caregiver chooses to join the study, they will:
<li>Fill out questionnaires</li>
<li>Collect home surface samples</li>
<li>Give stool samples</li>
<li>Have their skin swabbed</li></ul>
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Other
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Home Care Following Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Principal Investigator
Nelson
Chao
Protocol Number
PRO00089697
NCT ID
NCT03667599
Phase
II
Enrollment Status
Open to Enrollment