Improving Communication for Cancer Treatment: Addressing Concerns of Older Cancer Patients and Caregivers

NAActive, not recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

479

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 6, 2022

Primary Completion Date

January 31, 2027

Study Completion Date

January 31, 2027

Conditions
CancerAgingCommunication
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Geriatric Assessment

Clinical staff receive (a) training in GA and workflow management strategies (\<60 minutes) at baseline, (b) monthly facilitation and technical support calls (15-30 minutes) for 12 months, and (c) a group-based quarterly call for 12 months. For 12 months, clinical staff implement GA strategies during visits with older adult (65+) patients planning to receive new chemotherapy regimen and their care partners/caregivers.

Trial Locations (1)

77030

MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

OTHER

lead

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

OTHER