Laughter therapy for stem cell transplant patients
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests if laughter therapy can help improve your mental health and quality of life after a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. You would participate in laughter exercises and complete questionnaires.
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Who can take part
- You have a blood cancer diagnosis that was confirmed by a biopsy or other test
- You are about to receive your first stem cell transplant
- You are 16 years old or older
- You can read and write well enough to complete questionnaires
- You are willing to use a smartphone on your own for study activities
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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