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Improving the Approach to and Management of the Older Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient

NCT03007641 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2020-03-02

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to enhance the care of older metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients by increasing awareness among oncology providers as to the unique aspects of care required for older patients. The goal of the study is to educate providers on the utility of geriatric assessment in guiding therapy of older metastatic breast cancer patients. The investigators will also assess the feasibility and benefit of incorporating geriatric self-assessments into clinical practice. The study will include three phases.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Didactic session

This session will include an overview of the approach to and management of older MBC patients through a case-based presentation.

BEHAVIORAL

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

The Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is a composite of assessment scales evaluating physical, psychological, and social well-being, and is the recommended tool for evaluating an older cancer patient and determining appropriateness of therapy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-11-01
Primary Completion
2019-04-23
Completion
2019-04-23

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases
Companies

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