Status:

UNKNOWN

Effect of CGA for Frail Elderly Patients Operated for Colorectal Cancer - The CRC Frailty-study

Lead Sponsor:

Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Conditions:

Colorectal Neoplasms

Frailty

Eligibility:

All Genders

70+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This multicentre randomized controlled trial aims to investigate whether an individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and care will improve postoperative results in frail elderly patient...

Detailed Description

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer form in Sweden with an incidence of approximately 6000 new cases annually. It affects mainly elderly people; 65 % of patients diagnosed with colon- or...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Potentially curable colorectal cancer (according to cTNM)
  • ≥ 70 years old
  • Frailty (CFS-9 v2.0 score 4-8)

Exclusion

  • Palliative situation
  • Unable to understand study information
  • Acute surgery
  • Terminally ill patient (CFS-9 9)
  • Less than 6 months expected survival
  • Not willing to participate

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

340 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04358328

Start Date

October 1 2020

End Date

August 31 2025

Last Update

November 1 2022

Active Locations (2)

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Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Gothenburg, Västra Götalandsregionen, Sweden, 41685

2

Department of Surgery, NU-Hospital/NÄL

Trollhättan, Västra Götalandsregionen, Sweden, 46185