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Resilience and Equity in Aging, Cancer, and Health (REACH)
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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
Conditions
Interventions
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