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Improving Communication for Cancer Treatment: Addressing Concerns of Older Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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
Conditions
Interventions
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