Blessing Stem Cells to Improve Spiritual Well Being and Quality of Life for Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Part of paid clinical trials in Columbus, Ohio.

Sponsor
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Study ID
NCT07835841
Status
Not Yet Recruiting

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Conditions

  • Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm
  • Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Electronic Health Record Review — OTHER
    Ancillary studies
  • Spiritual Therapy — PROCEDURE
    Complete pre-transplant discussion
  • Spiritual Therapy — PROCEDURE
    Receive spiritual blessing of stem cells
  • Survey Administration — OTHER
    Ancillary studies

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

First listed
Sep 23, 2026
Start date
Dec 1, 2026
Status verified
Sep 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2027
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
80 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Supportive care (spiritual blessing of stem cells)
    Patients complete a pre-transplant discussion with the chaplaincy staff to discuss spiritual preferences. Patients choose whether to receive a chaplain-led blessing of their stem cells before infusion. The blessing intervention will consist of a standardized core script delivered immediately prior to stem cell infusion with optional additions that are tailored to the patient's stated spiritual or religious tradition. The spiritual leader performing the blessing will be matched, when possible, to the patient's spiritual tradition. For patients who do not identify with a faith tradition, the chaplain will offer a meaning-centered blessing focused on hope, healing, and gratitude for the transplant process.

Primary Outcome Measure

Quality of life [ Time Frame: From baseline up to 180 days post-transplant ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterColumbusOhio43210
Srinivas S. Devarakonda (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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