Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Physical and Mental Health of Older Patients With Newly Diagnosed Cancer
Lead Sponsor:
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Conditions:
Cognitive/Functional Effects
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
RATIONALE: Gathering information from older patients with newly diagnosed cancer may help doctors learn more about the risks of functional decline. PURPOSE: This studying is looking at the physical a...
Detailed Description
OBJECTIVES: * To create a Geriatric-Oncology database of patients 65 years of age and older with newly diagnosed cancer who have been identified as being at increased risk of functional decline and m...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Histologically confirmed newly diagnosed cancer
- Any stage disease
- At increased risk for functional decline and mortality within the next year as per the Vulnerable Elders Survey (VES-13) screening tool (score ≥ 3)
- Seeking care at the Ireland Cancer Center (University hospitals and all other satellite sites)
- Patients with a pre-existing cancer diagnosis and a geriatric syndrome referred directly to the Senior Adult Oncology Program by their providers for a geriatric-oncology consultative evaluation are not eligible
- PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
- Able to speak and comprehend English
- Able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent
- PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
- Not specified
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
46 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00769951
Start Date
February 1 2008
End Date
September 1 2011
Last Update
July 27 2020
Active Locations (2)
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1
Case Medical Center, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106-5065
2
UHHS Chagrin Highlands Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44122