N/A N=30 Supportive Care

Chaplain-Delivered Compassion Meditation to Improve Quality of Life in Patients Receiving a Stem Cell Transplant

Lymphoma · Plasma Cell Myeloma

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Apr 2024

Primary outcome: Primary: Fidelity to Intervention Delivery — 19.9 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Quality-of-Life Assessment (Other); Questionnaire Administration (Other); Spiritual Therapy (Procedure)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Emory University
Primary completion: May 2022

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Fidelity to Intervention Delivery	19.9	—
SECONDARY Number of Sessions Completed	12; 10; 8	—
SECONDARY Percentage of Cognitive Based Compassion Training	3; 9; 10; 3; 4; 1	—
SECONDARY Responsiveness	33; 17; 4	—

Summary

This clinical trial tests whether chaplain-delivered compassion centered spiritual health (CCSH) works to improve quality of life in patients receiving a stem cell transplant. Compassion Centered Spiritual Health (CCSH) is a secularized, research-based mindfulness and compassion meditation program designed to expand and strengthen compassion for self and others. Practices include training in attentional stability and increased emotional awareness, as well as targeted reflections to appreciate one's relationship with self and others. By centering the mind, controlling negative thoughts, and cultivating personal resiliency and an inclusive and more accurate understanding of others, Compassion Centered Spiritual Health (CCSH) may help improve response to stress and reduce inflammation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

PATIENT: Within 6 weeks of scheduled hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT)
PATIENT: > 18 years of age
PATIENT: Speak and read English
CHAPLAIN: Emory Healthcare Chaplain

Exclusion Criteria

CHAPLAIN: There will be no exclusion criteria and no consequence to the chaplains for refusing to volunteer
PATIENT: Neurologic or cognitive problems that preclude chaplain-delivered Compassion Centered Spiritual Health (CCSH)

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05274763). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.