Could a walk a day keep brain fog away after a stem cell transplant?
NCT ID NCT04898790
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a tailored physical activity program can help older adults maintain thinking and memory after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. Participants aged 60 and older will follow a progressive, light-to-moderate exercise plan with support from therapists and care partners. The goal is to see if staying active can reduce the cognitive decline that often follows transplant.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a tailored physical activity program called CHAMPS-II, adapted for older adults undergoing stem cell transplant
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to protect brain function in older adults after a stem cell transplant.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage adaptation study with a small number of participants, so results may not apply broadly. Physical activity may be difficult for some patients during recovery.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States
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