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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    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