Evaluation of a Couple-Based Physical Activity Intervention

Launched by MAYO CLINIC · Oct 2, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Mates in Motion," is looking at how a special program can help patients and their partners become more active together. Specifically, it focuses on individuals who are about to undergo a type of treatment called hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) for blood-related cancers. The program teaches couples how to communicate better and support each other in becoming more physically active, which may improve their overall health and endurance.

To participate, you need to be at least 18 years old, scheduled for an HCT, and have a partner you live with who is also at least 18 years old and can join in the physical activity. Both of you should be able to speak and understand English and have your doctor's approval for a walking program. If you join, you can expect to learn new skills to encourage each other to stay active, which could help both of you feel better during this challenging time. The study is currently looking for participants, so it’s a great opportunity to get involved!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • PATIENTS: Age 18 years or older
• • PATIENTS: Scheduled to receive an autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) or chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy
• • PATIENTS: Able to speak and comprehend English
• • PATIENTS: Being married or in a committed (self-defined) cohabiting same- or opposite-sex relationship
• • PATIENTS: Physician-approved for a walking program
• • CAREGIVERS: Age 18 years or older
• • CAREGIVERS: Able to speak and comprehend English
• • CAREGIVERS: Married to or in a committed, cohabiting, same- or opposite-sex relationship with the patient
• • CAREGIVERS: Able to participate in a walking program
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • None per se beyond the converse of the inclusions listed above, for example, age younger than 18 years and non-partnered