Researchers of a recent study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a novel multidisciplinary group-based multiple myeloma survivorship intervention. This mixed-method, repeated measures feasibility study involved seven participants over 18, who attended six weekly online group sessions combining physical exercise and self-management input. Qualitative, physical, and self-report measures were completed at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up.

The intervention was found to be feasible with high participant uptake and was largely considered acceptable and appropriate. Participants provided recommendations for improving feasibility. Qualitative analyses highlighted the benefits of the intervention, such as peer support, connectedness, and improved well-being. Although large effect sizes were observed for most physical outcomes, no improvements were reported in self-reported outcomes like quality of life and fatigue. This study is the first to investigate this promising survivorship intervention for multiple myeloma, underscoring the importance of peer support and paving the way for future clinical trials to establish its effectiveness for routine care.

Reference: Eilert N, Murphy NJ, Cummins H, Houlihan E, Krawczyk J. A multidisciplinary group-based survivorship intervention for those living with multiple myeloma: a feasibility study. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2024;10(1):100. doi: 10.1186/s40814-024-01524-1.