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Blessing Stem Cells to Improve Spiritual Well Being and Quality of Life for Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Summary
This clinical trial evaluates the impact of blessing stem cell products before infusion on spiritual well-being and quality of life for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Stem cell transplantation represents a transformative medical and personal journey for patients and families. For stem cell transplantation (SCT) recipients, higher levels of spiritual well-being correlate with reduced anxiety and depression, greater hope, and improved emotional stability. Because quality of life often declines after SCT, spiritual support becomes crucial. This trial uses a culturally adaptable, standardized blessing that is personalized to align with each patient's faith tradition or personal belief system that may improve spiritual well-being and quality of life for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Official title: Pilot Study on the Impact of Spiritual Blessing Stem Cells in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-12-01
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2026-09-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Electronic Health Record Review
Ancillary studies
Spiritual Therapy
Complete pre-transplant discussion
Spiritual Therapy
Receive spiritual blessing of stem cells
Survey Administration
Ancillary studies
Locations (1)
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States