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Prehabilitation Feasibility Among Older Adults Undergoing Transplantation
Sponsor: Noha Mohamed Sharafeldin
Summary
This is a pilot feasibility trial among older adults (≥60y) scheduled to undergo Autologous Stem Cell transplantation at UAB. Participants will be randomized into either a prehabilitation program or an attention control group before their transplant. The primary outcomes will be feasibility and secondary outcomes include changes in physical function at the time of transplant and at 12 weeks follow up.
Official title: Feasibility of a Prehabilitation Intervention Among Older Adults With Myeloma Receiving Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2023-07-10
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-12-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Multi-modal Exercise Regimen
Participants will undergo a total of 16 sessions over 8 weeks. Each therapy session will comprise of patient education, including facilitated goal planning, promotion of physical activity and safe exercise guideline, followed by 30 minutes of preferred aerobic activity such as walking or biking.
Dietary Guidelines
Participants will be contacted once a week to review dietary recommendations per the 2022 American Cancer Society guidelines for cancer survivors.
Locations (1)
Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama, United States