Patient-Centered Care for the Older Adult With Hematologic Malignancy

Hematologic Malignancy Clinical Trial

Official title: Patient-Centered Care for the Older Adult With Hematologic Malignancy

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This research study is evaluating if co-management by a geriatrician embedded in the oncology clinic can improve outcomes for frail older adults with blood cancers. A rigorous pre-entry frailty assessment by a trained research assistant will be followed by randomization to geriatrician co-management versus usual care for patients found to be frail or pre-frail.

Clinical Trial Description

Older adults have unique health concerns, and in particular, older adults with blood cancers may have different disease and other health related issues than younger adults with similar diagnoses. One aspect of aging which can make older adults more vulnerable is frailty. Frailty is a general term that describes a decline in multiple areas of health, including the loss of energy, physical ability, and mental ability. Frailty can make it difficult for patients with cancer to respond to treatment and more likely to have side effects. On the other hand, many older patients are not frail despite advanced age. This study is being done to determine if co-management by a geriatrician of older adults who are found to be frail through a detailed baseline assessment can improve outcomes. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Hematologic Malignancy
• Hematologic Neoplasms
• Neoplasms

• NCT number: NCT02359838
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 1, 2015
• Completion date: May 1, 2020