A Home-Based Exercise Intervention (CAREFit-BMT) in Improving Heart Function Among Patients With High Risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia Undergoing Stem Cell Transplant (NCT07616921)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This clinical trial studies how well a home-based exercise intervention called Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Bone Marrow Transplant Program (CAREFit-BMT) works in improving heart function among patients with high risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) undergoing stem cell transplant. Older adults and those with other medical conditions are at a higher risk for complications in the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular). Older age at transplantation has been associated with nearly all cardiovascular complications occurring after stem cell transplant. This is likely explained by the structural and functional changes that occur in aging hearts as well as the larger burden of cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. CAREFit-BMT is a "prehabilitation" program, or exercise initiated prior to intensive therapy, that consists of aerobic exercises and strength training. CAREFit-BMT may be able to increase the likelihood of safe and successful transition to stem cell transplant in patients with high risk AML.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (11 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (9 items).
Location: Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium — Seattle, Washington
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Orthopedic, neurologic, or other problems that prevent safe ambulation and protocol adherence. Information on prior falls and other recent orthopedic or neurologic problems will be used to make judgment about protocol eligibility
- Recurrence of AML or diagnosis of other invasive cancer
- Severe anemia (hemoglobin \< 7 gm/dl)
- History of severe aortic stenosis
- New York Heart Association (NYHA) class IV heart failure
- Severe pain with basic movement
- Pregnant persons
- Unable to give consent
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium — Seattle, Washington
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.