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

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorFox Chase Cancer Center

About this trial

This Interventional clinical study aims to explore how receiving information about their health and physical abilities affects the treatment decisions of older adults. The study will look at whether sharing detailed assessments of their health and functional status helps older adults better understand their condition and make informed decisions about their care.

The main question it aims to answer is if providing this information changes the treatment priorities of older adults, helping them focus on what matters most to them in their medical care.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age ≥ 65

Started a new qualifying index regimen within the last 30 days (inclusive)

Are being considered for a new qualifying index regimen

Disqualifiers

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)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Cancer care delivery

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Lead sponsor

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Collaborator