Clinical Trial: Evaluation of Geriatric Assessment and Management for Older Adults With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy Radiation Therapy
Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Condition: Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Geriatric Assessment and Management (GAM) for Older Adults With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy Radiation Therapy (GAM-CRT)
Brief Summary:
This clinical trial tests how well a geriatric assessment (GA) with GA-directed treatment recommendations, compared to GA with usual care, works in identifying risk factors, reducing chemotherapy radiation toxicity and functional decline, and improving the overall quality of life in older patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Older patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy are at an increased risk of adverse outcomes including treatment toxicity and functional and physical consequences.This…
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