CompletedNot applicableNCT03902535
Official study title

Geriatric and Quality of Life Assessments in Older Patients With Non-metastatic or Metastatic Head and Neck or Lung Cancer Undergoing Surgery or Chemoradiation and Their Caregivers

Study summary

This trial studies comprehensive geriatric and quality of life assessments in older patients with head and neck or lung cancer that has or has not spread to other parts of the body who are undergoing standard surgery or chemoradiation, and their caregivers. Comprehensive geriatric assessment may improve the quality of life of patients with head and neck or lung cancer and their caregivers.

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Key things to know

Main goalNot specified

This describes the study’s primary purpose.

What is being studiedComprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Quality-of-Life Assessment

Plus 1 other study approaches.

Who it may be forEarly-stage or resectable · Locally advanced · Metastatic or stage IV

These are broad labels—not an eligibility decision.

Checked against the public recordLast updated Feb 24, 2023 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov

Is enrollment open?Completed

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What kind of study?Not applicable

Observational

Where is it offered?1 U.S. location

Locations may change over time.

Who runs it?City of Hope Medical Center

Study sponsor

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Study overview

What this study is about

Purpose
Not specified
Study type
Observational
Phase
Not applicable
Sponsor
City of Hope Medical Center
Interventions being studied
Other: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment; Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment; Other: Questionnaire Administration
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How this study is categorized

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Public criteria

Who may be able to participate

The sponsor separates these requirements into two groups. You do not need to interpret them alone—use them to guide a conversation with the study team.

Requirements people may need to meetInclusion criteria
  • PATIENT: Diagnosed with non-metastatic or metastatic head and neck cancer or lung cancer
  • PATIENT: Scheduled to undergo either upfront surgery or definitive radiation treatment (including CRT)
  • PATIENT: Age \>= 65 years
  • PATIENT: Able to read and understand English
  • FAMILY CAREGIVER: Family member/friend identified by the patient as the primary caregiver before and after surgery and/or radiation (including CRT)
  • FAMILY CAREGIVER: Age \>= 21 years
  • FAMILY CAREGIVER: Able to read and understand English
  • ALL SUBJECTS: Must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
Reasons someone may not be able to joinExclusion criteria
  • Patients should not have any uncontrolled illness including ongoing or active infection
  • Subjects, who in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with the safety monitoring requirements of the study

Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.

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Study sites

U.S. locations

  • City of Hope Medical CenterDuarte, California

Source and freshness
Processed from ClinicalTrials.gov. Last public update: Feb 24, 2023. Always confirm current availability with the study team.

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