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A Study of a Telemedicine Program for Older Adults With Cancer
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out if a telemedicine program for older adults in cancer treatment is a practical way to understand and meet these participants' unique needs. Telemedicine is the use of secure video technology on a desktop computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet to provide and receive healthcare from a distance. The telemedicine program used in this study is called a tele-geriatric oncology program. It involves the participant and a study nurse meeting by videoconferencing during 2-6 telemedicine visits. As part of the program, the participant and the study nurse will discuss the participant's symptoms and aging-related needs.
Official title: Tele-Geriatric Oncology Program: Geriatric Assessment Via Telemedicine for Older Adults With Cancer
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
70 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
124
Start Date
2021-06-01
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2025-05-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Tele-Geriatric Oncology program
Participants will be scheduled to meet with a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) or Geriatric Registered Nurse (GRN) via the program's telemedicine platform. The telemedicine encounters with the GNP/GRN may occur every 2 weeks over 3 months, for a total of 6 visits. Visits 1 and 6 are mandatory, and visits 2-5 are on an as needed basis.
Locations (1)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States