Outcomes of Oncology Therapy in the Elderly: Trajectory of Functional Decline and Correlates of Change
Stopped early
Conditions studied: Cancer
In brief
The proposed project will document the degree of function decline, assess the relationship between function and cancer- related symptoms and evaluate relationships between function and quality of life. Participants are evaluated before therapy, after therapy and again 3 months post therapy to evaluate functional change. Knowledge gained will help us plan interventions around the time of cancer therapy to help older adults preserve or improve function.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01006902
- Run by
- University of Vermont
- People needed
- 3
- Starts
- 2009-11-01
- Expected to finish
- 2011-05-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2011-11-29
Who can join
Age: 65 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age 65 or older
- Diagnosis of a malignancy requiring chemotherapy as part of intent to cure oncologic therapy or diagnosis of prostate cancer requiring 6 months or less of androgen deprivation therapy as part of oncologic treatment.
- A planned oncologic regimen of at least 3 months but not more than 9 months excluding surgery. This will include most solid tumors and lymphoma.
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
You may not qualify if…
- Prior treatment for malignancy other than basal or squamous cell skin cancer
- Evidence of metastatic disease
- Individuals with acute and chronic leukemias and individuals receiving anti-estrogen therapy only as their primary oncologic treatment.
- Dementia, psychotic condition or other central nervous system impairment limiting compliance
- Medical conditions that limit ability to walk at least 4 meters.
Where it is running
- University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care — Burlington, Vermont, United States
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