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NCT05436327
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Improving Communication for Cancer Treatment: Addressing Concerns of Older Cancer Patients and Caregivers

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

To improve patient-centered outcomes for older patients with cancer considering or receiving chemotherapy and their caregivers. To do this, the project team will (a) establish the effectiveness of GA on communication about age-related concerns, patient and caregiver satisfaction with communication about age-related concerns, quality of life, and patient-reported side effects of chemotherapy; (b) evaluate the success of the implementation strategies on the adoption, reach, and fidelity of implementing the GA in community oncology practices; and (c) identify the resources needed to implement GA and the GA-guided recommendations in community oncology practices for older patients considering or receiving chemotherapy.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

479

Start Date

2022-05-06

Completion Date

2027-01-31

Last Updated

2025-10-14

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Geriatric Assessment

Clinical staff receive (a) training in GA and workflow management strategies (\<60 minutes) at baseline, (b) monthly facilitation and technical support calls (15-30 minutes) for 12 months, and (c) a group-based quarterly call for 12 months. For 12 months, clinical staff implement GA strategies during visits with older adult (65+) patients planning to receive new chemotherapy regimen and their care partners/caregivers.

Locations (1)

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States