Stem Cell Transplant Complications, Myeloma, Lymphoma, Allogeneic and Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
Conditions
Brief summary
As the average age of individuals undergoing stem cell transplant continues to increase, challenges associated with balancing the side effects of cancer treatments while also managing other medical conditions develop. Studies have shown these individuals develop more treatment related side effects and take longer to leave the hospital due to complications. The purpose of this study is to develop a multiple provider clinic that will help identify any additional needs in the more complicated and generally older transplant patient population. If needed, this clinic will recommend interventions or referrals to the appropriate specialties to the participant and the transplant physician for the participant before your transplant procedure. Examples of potential areas of improvement include a course of physical therapy, nutritional supplements, or modifications of medications, among others with the goal to make your transplant safer and to decrease length of time in the hospital.
Detailed description
This is a supportive interventional study to assess frailty in at risk geriatric cancer patients undergoing stem cell transplant and to determine if specific interventions are feasible and will improve overall outcomes. A total of 20 participants will be enrolled in this study with the first 10 participants limited to myeloma or lymphoma patients who meet eligibility criteria and are candidates for autologous transplantation. The second 10 participants enrolled will be either allogeneic or autologous stem cell transplant candidates who meet eligibility criteria. The objectives of this study are as follows: * To pilot a comprehensive multidisciplinary geriatric assessment clinic. * To determine whether a comprehensive geriatric assessment (outside of physical therapy assessment) can be performed in a time efficient manner. The goal is to complete all questionnaires and the multidisciplinary assessments in \<90 minutes. * To assess participant and physician satisfaction * To determine if interventions recommended in the clinic are achievable for each participant * Examples of interventions could include, medication changes, management of depression, dietary modifications, physical therapy three times a week, etc. * To determine if participation in the transplant wellness clinic reduces length of stay and readmission rate compared to historical controls at our institution
Interventions
Physical therapy consult to assess physical functioning on a separate office visit prior to attending the Transplant Wellness Clinic. Full evaluation that incorporates several tools to measure the risk of falling and to assess mobility and strength
OTHERCognitive Assessment
Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) and the Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test (BOMC)
OTHERCancer Aging Research Group (CARG) assessment
CARG assessment - utilized to capture information about a participant's medical history as well as functional, cognitive, and psychosocial status
OTHERMedication Review
Medication Review via Beers Assessment
OTHERNutrition assessment
Nutrition assessment Via Mini Nutrition Assessment (MNA)
OTHERLaboratory studies
Laboratory studies including urine toxicology screen, C-reactive protein, albumin, pre-albumin, vitamin D
Patient satisfaction questionnaire
Physician Questionnaire: Questionnaire to learn about physician satisfaction with information received from reports and participant questionnaires.
OTHERPatient follow-up questionnaire
Patient follow-up questionnaire: Questionnaire to learn more about participant opinions concerning the clinic and the quality of care received during visits with specialists
Sponsors
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Deemed candidate for autologous or allogeneic transplantation by their Stem Cell Transplant Attending Physician * Stem cell transplant candidates \> 60 years * Younger patients with age adjusted HCT- CMI\> 4 * Outpatient at time of enrollment. * Must have at a minimum 4 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks before anticipated start of transplant procedures, ie initiation of preparation regimen or beginning of peripheral stem cell mobilization * Must have transportation to outpatient appointments * Must be able to read and understand English to complete the required questionnaires Must be able to read and understand protocol consent
Exclusion criteria
\- Those who are not felt to be candidates for autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time to complete geriatric assessment clinic | at time of assessment (an average of 90 minutes) | Time to complete geriatric assessment clinic will be collected. Feasibility will be defined if 7 or more of the first 10 patients are able to complete the geriatric assessment clinic in under 90 minutes. |
| Patient satisfaction as determined by patient follow-up quesitonnaire | at time of assessment (less than 1 hour) | Analysis of patient and physician questionnaires will be tabulated and results reported in a descriptive fashion |
| Physician satisfaction as determined by physician questionnaire | at time of assessment (less than 1 hour) | Analysis of patient and physician questionnaires will be tabulated and results reported in a descriptive fashion |
| Length of transplant stay in days | Assessed up to 6 months after transplant | Length of transplant stay will be collected for all participants and compared to historical controls of similar age |
| Readmission rates | Up to 100 days after transplant | Readmission rates in the first 100 days post-transplant will be collected and compared to historical controls using Chi-square test |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed