Intervention to Increase Chemotherapy Tolerance in Elderly Cancer Patients

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Colonic Neoplasms

In brief

The purpose of this study is to develop and pilot test a behavioral intervention for elderly adults in treatment for colon cancer, to enhance their skills for managing the challenges of completing chemotherapy regimens. The investigators will assess feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, and explore preliminary efficacy of the intervention for reducing psychological distress and improving rates of optimal chemotherapy adherence.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01586416

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

15

Starts

2012-12-01

Expected to finish

2020-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-09-02

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 60 or older
• Verbal fluency in English
• Diagnosis of colon cancer
• Scheduled to initiate chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer

You may not qualify if…

• Active, unstable, untreated serious mental illness interfering with ability to participate
• Cognitive impairment interfering with ability to participate
• Receiving radiotherapy concomitant with chemotherapy

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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