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HEME Home Transfusion Program

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllDana-Farber Cancer Institute
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This research study is evaluating whether a new care delivery program that provides access to home blood transfusions in hospice (i.e, HEME-Hospice) compared to regular standard of care improves quality of life, mood, and end-of-life health care utilization for patients with hematologic malignancies.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria for Patient Participants: * Diagnosis of a relapsed/refractory hematologic malignancy * Age โ‰ฅ 18 years * Receipt of primary oncologic care at DFCI (at least 2 outpatient visits in 12 months prior to enrollment) * Has received at least one red blood cell (RBC) or platelet transfusion since blood cancer diagnosis in the clinic or hospital setting without a severe transfusion reaction * Patient resides within catchment served by Care Dimensions Hospice * Physician-estimated prognosis of six months or less Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers: * Identified informal caregiver of enrolled patient with hematologic malignancy * Age โ‰ฅ 18 years Exclusion Criteria for Patient Participants: * Age \< 18 years * Already enrolled in hospice * Resides in nursing home or assisted living facility * History of previous serious adverse transfusion reaction Exclusion Criteria for Caregivers: -Age \< 18 years
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What it tests

  • HEME-Hospice Program
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Where

2 sites
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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