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RECRUITING
NCT04674267
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Resilience and Equity in Aging, Cancer, and Health (REACH)

Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

The purpose of this multi-phase research study is to understand how consultation of cancer care with a geriatrician can best improve outcomes for older adults with gastrointestinal malignancies.

Official title: Resilience and Equity in Aging, Cancer, and Health (REACH): Promoting Physical Resilience and Cancer Care Equity for Adults Age 70 and Older Diagnosed With Gastrointestinal Malignancy

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

70 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

257

Start Date

2022-01-18

Completion Date

2026-12-31

Last Updated

2026-03-18

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

OTHER

Phase 2 Intervention - Geriatric Co-Management

Participants will complete an electronic fitness assessment questionnaire - once completed, they will receive a score of "Robust", "Pre-Frail" or "Frail". Those who are "Pre-frail" or "Frail" will be randomized to meet with a study geriatrician for geriatric co-management in addition to usual oncology care. All participants will be followed for a duration of 1 year.

Locations (1)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, United States