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Frailty in Older Adults With Prostate Cancer: a Prospective Cohort Study
Sponsor: University of Limerick
Summary
Prostate cancer is the most common solid tumour cancer amongst men in Ireland, with almost 4,000 new cases diagnosed annually and a median age at diagnosis of 67 years. The incidence of frailty amongst cancer patients is high. Among patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapy, frailty increases the risk of treatment related toxicity, hospitalisation, and death and is associated with a poorer quality of life. This study aims to describe the demographic, clinical and frailty characteristics of men living with prostate cancer in the Mid-West of Ireland. In addition, we will assess the predictive accuracy of three frailty screening tools currently used in Irish clinical practice,G8, CFS and PRISMA 7, for predicting poorer outcomes at baseline, 6 and 12 months.
Official title: A Prospective Cohort Study to Assess Frailty, Healthcare Needs and Health Related Quality of Life in Patients With a Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-04-23
Completion Date
2027-11
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
University Hospital Limerick
Limerick, Munster, Ireland