Understanding the Preferences and Views of Older Adults on the Use of Geriatric and Objective Functional Assessments for Cancer Treatment Planning.

Launched by FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER · Oct 21, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how sharing detailed information about health and physical abilities affects the treatment decisions of older adults with cancer. The goal is to understand if giving older patients clear assessments of their health helps them make better choices about their care and focus on what’s most important to them.

To participate in this study, individuals need to be 65 years or older and have either started a new cancer treatment within the last month or are being considered for one. Participants will receive detailed information about their health, which may help them feel more confident in their treatment decisions. It’s important to note that individuals who can’t consent to the study, don’t speak English, or are already using an activity tracker daily won’t be eligible. Overall, this study aims to empower older adults by providing them with the information they need to take an active role in their cancer care.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≥ 65
• At the time of study screening either:
• • Started a new qualifying index regimen within the last 30 days (inclusive)
• • Are being considered for a new qualifying index regimen
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients will be excluded if they
• • Do not have the capacity to consent to study procedures
• • Are unable to complete English language questionnaires
• • Are already using an activity tracker on a daily basis (and therefore may be aware of their current level of activity)
• • Are enrolled in another study in which physical activity is a substantial part or all of the therapeutic intervention or where physical activity is specifically being evaluated and shared with patients. Patients on studies not evaluating or sharing physical activity are eligible for the present study if they meet the other inclusion/exclusion criteria and participation in the present study is not excluded by other studies in which they are enrolled.