Palliative Care for Bone Marrow Transplant
(Primary PC HCT Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Sentinel for palliative care in bone marrow transplant patients?
The research highlights that early integration of palliative care in bone marrow transplant patients can improve quality of life, patient satisfaction, and reduce caregiver burden. Although Sentinel is not directly mentioned, the benefits of palliative care in similar settings suggest potential effectiveness.12345
Is bone marrow donation safe for humans?
Bone marrow donation is generally considered safe, with the main risk being related to anesthesia. Common side effects include pain in the aspiration area and fatigue. Serious adverse events are rare, with a study showing only 1.24% of bone marrow donors experiencing them, and no donor fatalities reported.678910
How is the treatment Sentinel unique for bone marrow transplant patients?
What is the purpose of this trial?
Primary PC - or training HCT clinicians to deliver PC domains as part of routine practice - is an alternative model of supportive care. We have developed Sentinel, a primary PC intervention for HCT clinicians and patients. This study will assess Sentinel's feasibility and acceptability.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for pediatric patients undergoing bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation to treat blood cancers. It's designed to see if it's practical and acceptable for the clinicians who perform these transplants to also provide primary palliative care.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Participants complete patient-reported assessments prior to HCT admission
Treatment
Participants receive the Sentinel primary palliative care intervention during HCT hospitalization
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for feasibility, acceptability, and quality of life post-HCT
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Sentinel
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead Sponsor
American Society of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
Collaborator