Improve Outcomes for Older Allogeneic Transplant Recipients

Overview

This is an interventional pilot study to determine whether implementation of a supervised exercise program can improve outcomes in subjects undergoing allogeneic HCT. The primary objective is to determine feasibility. Up to 60-72 evaluable subjects will be enrolled. Evaluable subjects are defined as those participating in the exercise intervention.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

Cohort A (Prehab)

1. Age 60 years or older.
2. Planned allogeneic HCT in the next 1-6 months.
3. Hematological malignancy as the indication for HCT.
4. Pre-frail or frail by Fried frailty phenotype.

Cohort B (Rehab)

1. Age 60 years or older.
2. Planned allogeneic HCT or HCT within the last 30 days.
3. Hematological malignancy as the indication for HCT.

Exclusion Criteria:

Cohorts A and B

1. Comorbid disability or illness that prevents safe exercise.