Geriatric Assessment and Management for Older Adults Undergoing Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer and Their Family Caregivers
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About the trial
This clinical trial compares the effect of geriatric assessment (GA)-based management of supportive care to usual care in treating older patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy for head and neck cancer and their family caregivers (FCG). At least one quarter of head and neck cancers patients are diagnosed at age 70 or older. Treatment for head and neck cancers usually include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Older adults are often at higher risk for functional problems, and may experience more side effects. In addition, there may be a lack of support mechanisms in place to address the needs of these older patients. Cancer not only affects the patients but the entire family, especially the family member who is the caregiver. Currently, all patients over 65 receive the same standard of care based on national guidelines, which include supportive care referrals. However, data suggests, that many patients may need more frequent and structured support. The Practical Geriatric Assessment (PGA) is a complete examination including evaluation of the physical and mental function as well as the emotional state of the older patient. PGA-based supportive care interventions may be safe, tolerable, and/or effective in managing treatment-related side effects and improving quality of life compared to usual care in older patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy for head and neck cancer and their FCG.
Original English text from ClinicalTrials.gov
Who can (and can't) join
✓ Qualifies
- •Pacjent ma 60 lat lub więcej
- •Diagnoza raka głowy i szyi bez przerzutów
- •Pacjent będzie leczony radioterapią lub chemioterapią w połączeniu z radioterapią
- •Pacjent może przystąpić do badania samodzielnie lub z osobą z rodziny opiekującą się nim
- •Umiejętność czytania i rozumienia tekstów w języku angielskim
- •Osoba opiekująca się pacjentem powinna być członkiem rodziny lub bliskim przyjacielem
Simplified criteria — AI translation
Trial details
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
- Last updated (source)
- August 21, 2026
- Sex
- No restrictions
Therapies / drugs in trial
Locations (1)
City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, United States
Trial contact
Arya Amini
Arya Amini
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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