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Geriatric Assessment and Management for Older Adults Undergoing Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer and Their Family Caregivers

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllCity of Hope Medical Center
NCT07225855 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This clinical trial compares the effect of geriatric assessment (GA)-based management of supportive care to usual care in treating older patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy for head and neck cancer and their family caregivers (FCG). At least one quarter of head and neck cancers patients are diagnosed at age 70 or older. Treatment for head and neck cancers usually include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Older adults are often at higher risk for functional problems, and may experience more side effects. In addition, there may be a lack of support mechanisms in place to address the needs of these older patients. Cancer not only affects the patients but the entire family, especially the family member who is the caregiver. Currently, all patients over 65 receive the same standard of care based on national guidelines, which include supportive care referrals. However, d

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * PATIENT: Documented written informed consent of the participant * PATIENT: Diagnosis of non-metastatic head and neck cancer * PATIENT: Age: ≥ 60 years * PATIENT: Patient must be scheduled to undergo curative-intent, definitive radiation with or without concurrent chemotherapy or postoperative radiation with or without concurrent chemotherapy * PATIENT: Patients must have at least one geriatric assessment as assessed by the modified Geriatric 8 (G8) tool * PATIENT: Family caregivers (FCGs) are highly encouraged to participate but this is not required. Patients without FCGs will be eligible to participate in the study. FCGs will be randomized to the same arm as their corresponding patients * PATIENT: Ability to read and understand English * CAREGIVER: A family member or friend identified by the patient and defined as a person who knows the patient well and is involved in the patient's medical care * CAREGIVER: Ability to read and understand English * CAREGIVER: Age 18 years or older
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What it tests

  • Best Practice
  • Electronic Health Record Review
  • Health Communication
  • Interview
  • Office Visit
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Where

1 site
City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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