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
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.
Checked against the public recordLast updated Feb 24, 2023 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
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
How this study is categorized
These labels come from structured fields and exact terms in the public record.
Who may be able to participate
Inclusion 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 Exclusion 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.
U.S. locations
- City of Hope Medical CenterDuarte, California
Source and freshness
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