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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2019
- Expected to finish
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May 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients who will be receiving a bone marrow transplant
- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Patients who will be receiving a bone marrow transplant are eligible for this study
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Iowa
RECRUITINGIowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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