Study of Physical and Mental Health of Older Patients With Newly Diagnosed Cancer
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
RATIONALE: Gathering information from older patients with newly diagnosed cancer may help doctors learn more about the risks of functional decline.
PURPOSE: This studying is looking at the physical and mental health of older patients with newly diagnosed cancer.
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Detailed Description
OBJECTIVES:
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To create a Geriatric-Oncology database of patients 65 years of age and older with newly diagnosed cancer who have been identified as being at increased risk of functional decline and mortality within a year.
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To enhance the Geriatric-Oncology Database by linking it to the Central Medicare Services (CMS) Database and the Ohio Death Files.
OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study.
Patients undergo a 1-hour comprehensive geriatric assessment at baseline and periodically during the study as part of routine care. The assessments include the Lawton's nine-item Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL); the Katz's Activity of Daily Living (ADL); the Timed Up and Go Test; the Karnofsky Physician-Rated Performance Rating Scale (KPS); the number of falls in the past 6 months; the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA); the Body Mass Index; the percent of unintentional weight loss in the past 6 months; the Medical Outcomes Study (MOS) Social Support Subscale (emotional/information and tangible subscales); the MOS Social Activity Limitations Measures; the Charlson Comorbidity Index; the Cumulative Index Rating Scale Geriatrics (CIRS-G); the ACE-27; the Folstein's Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE); the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS); the Functional Pain Scale; and a list of medications.
Data will be obtained from patients medical records at baseline, 6 months, 1 year, and 3 years. At completion of 1 and 3 years of follow up, the Geriatric-Oncology Database will be linked to the Central Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Database and the Ohio Death Files.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Creation of a Geriatric-Oncology database [Data will be obtained from patients medical records at baseline, 6 months, 1 year, and 3 years.]
- Enhancement of the Geriatric-Oncology database by linking it to the Central Medicare Services Database and the Ohio Death Files [At completion of 1 and 3 years of follow up, the Geriatric-Oncology Database will be linked to the Central Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Database and the Ohio Death Files.]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
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Histologically confirmed newly diagnosed cancer
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Any stage disease
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At increased risk for functional decline and mortality within the next year as per the Vulnerable Elders Survey (VES-13) screening tool (score ≥ 3)
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Seeking care at the Ireland Cancer Center (University hospitals and all other satellite sites)
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Patients with a pre-existing cancer diagnosis and a geriatric syndrome referred directly to the Senior Adult Oncology Program by their providers for a geriatric-oncology consultative evaluation are not eligible
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
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Able to speak and comprehend English
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Able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
- Not specified
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Case Medical Center, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center | Cleveland | Ohio | United States | 44106-5065 |
| 2 | UHHS Chagrin Highlands Medical Center | Cleveland | Ohio | United States | 44122 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Investigators
- Study Chair: Cynthia Owusu, MD, MSC, Case Medical Center, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- CASE9Y07