Status:
COMPLETED
Computer-Based Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Oncology for Individuals 70 or Older With Gastrointestinal Malignancies
Lead Sponsor:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Conditions:
Rectal Cancer
Breast Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
70+ years
Brief Summary
Older individuals account for one-third of new cancer cases and cancer-related deaths in the United States. Older individuals are more susceptible to having a decrease in physical and mental function ...
Detailed Description
* Participants will complete the geriatric assessment on the computer either at their home via the web (if they have internet access) or in the clinic at their next visit prior to seeing the doctor. *...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
- Patients with colorectal, breast or lung cancer at any stage who are under consideration for initiation of or change in cytotoxic chemotherapy regimen. Patients must start chemotherapy within 4 weeks of enrollment. Chemotherapy regimens may include traditional cytotoxic therapy, oral biological agent, or combination of a biologic therapy and cytotoxic chemotherapy.
- Patients age 70 or older at enrollment
- Patients must be able to read English and able to complete the web-based computer questionnaire
Exclusion
- Patients with a physical limitation preventing computer use (visual impairment, inability to use computer mouse or touch screen).
- Patients who are hospitalized or enrolled in hospice
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2009
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
59 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00973440
Start Date
March 1 2009
End Date
October 1 2013
Last Update
October 22 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115