Can moving more help bone marrow transplant patients heal faster?

NCT ID NCT04115241

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tracks the activity levels of 200 bone marrow transplant patients using wearable devices. Researchers want to see if being more active before and during the hospital stay is linked to shorter hospital stays, better quality of life, and stronger hand grip. The goal is to understand barriers to activity and design ways to help patients stay active during recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help design programs to keep bone marrow transplant patients more active during recovery, potentially improving their hospital experience and outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It may find no clear link between activity and recovery, or results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

leukemia Myelodysplastic Syndromes plasma cell myeloma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Iowa

    RECRUITING

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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