NCT03667599NARecruiting
A Phase 2 Study of Home Care Following Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Duke University
Start Date
9/28/2018
Completion Date
1/30/2027
Summary
This is a research study to compare the well-being (caregiver strain index) of caregivers of patients receiving home vs standard care after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 80 years
Patient Inclusion Criteria:
* Scheduled to undergo an autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant for any cancer or non-cancer illness
* Age 18-80 years
* Karnofsky Performance Scale KPS\> 80
* Able to read/write English
* A home that is deemed, upon inspection, in suitable condition to serve as a medical home, within a 90-minute driving distance of Duke
Patient Exclusion Criteria:
* Lack of a caregiver
* Pregnant women
* Patients with a documented active infection prior to starting their preparative regimen. This includes grade 3 or higher viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.
* Use of homeopathic medications, prebiotics, or probiotics that may impact gut microbiota
Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
* Identified by patient as their primary caregiver
* Meet standard clinical criteria for being a caregiver (able to drive and take care of patient)
* Age 18-80 years
Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:
None
Interventions
OTHER
home care
Conditions
Well-being of Caregivers (Caregiver Strain Index)
Locations
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina 27705
United States