Clinical trials: Geriatric Cancer Patients
Colorectal Neoplasms
Using Multimodal Prehabilitation to Improve Outcomes for Frail Patients Undergoing Resection of Colorectal Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine if a program of physical activity, nutritional supplements and relaxation techniques is effective at decreasing post operative complications in frail colorectal cancer patients undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT02502760
- Testing
- Physical Exercise Program, Whey Protein Isolate Powder, Relaxation Techniques
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Sancuso and IV Granisetron in Patients Aged 13 to 17 Years
The purpose of this study is to determine the dosing strategy for adolescents aged 13 to 17 years.
- Trial name
- NCT01596400
- Testing
- granisetron transdermal system, Granisetron IV
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Kyowa Kirin Pharmaceutical Development Ltd
Multiple Myeloma
Melphalan, Prednisone and Thalidomide Versus Melphalan and Prednisone in Elderly Myeloma Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the association of Thalidomide to Melphalan and Prednisone is effective in the treatment of newly diagnosed elderly multiple myeloma.
- Trial name
- NCT00232934
- Testing
- Thalidomide
- Where
- 13 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio del Mieloma Multiplo
Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Construction and Application Research of a Multidisciplinary Combined Exercise Management Program for Elderly Lung Cancer Patients After Surgery Based on Social Cognitive Theory
Informed Consent Form Protocol Title: Construction and Application Research of a Multidisciplinary Combined Exercise Management Program for Elderly Lung Cancer Patients After Surgery Based on Social Cognitive Theory Version…
- Trial name
- NCT07824778
- Testing
- Exercise Management for Elderly Lung Cancer Patients After Surgery Based on Social Cognitive Theory
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital
Breast Cancer, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
Assessing Women's Attitudes About the Risk of Infertility Related to Adjuvant Therapy for Early Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Adjuvant therapy given after surgery for early breast cancer may cause infertility. Assessing young women's attitudes and feelings about the risk of infertility may help improve the ability to plan effective treatment.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment, Sexual Dysfunction and Infertility, Sexuality and Reproductive Issues
- Trial name
- NCT00062400
- Testing
- psychosocial assessment and care
- Where
- 27 sites in Belgium, Chile and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 385 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
French Registry of First-line Treatment of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
The registry aims to compare the two first-line available treatment approaches in non-high-risk APL patients aged ≤ 70 years - ATRA plus chemotherapy and ATRA plus ATO - in terms of practitioner's choice between the two options…
- Trial name
- NCT02938858
- Where
- 27 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies
Vascular Access Complication
Effectiveness of the Rapid Intravascular Start (RIVS) System Versus Conventional Catheter
The study will test a hypothesis that the RIVS system will have a higher rate of successful first PIV placement compared to conventional catheter without a significant increase in complications and time of procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT00914069
- Testing
- RIVS vascular access, Conventional vascular access
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard
Leukemia
AT9283 in Treating Young Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Leukemia
RATIONALE: AT9283 may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase I/IIa clinical trial is studying the side effects and best dose of AT9283 in treating young…
- Trial name
- NCT01431664
- Testing
- multikinase inhibitor AT9283, laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacological study
- Where
- 5 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Cancer Research UK
Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Insular Thyroid Cancer
Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Head and Neck Cancer or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase I trial is studying the side effects of gefitinib in treating patients with metastatic or unresectable head and neck cancer or non-small cell lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Insular Thyroid Cancer, Metastatic Parathyroid Cancer, Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
- Trial name
- NCT00068497
- Testing
- gefitinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Stem Cell Transplant Complications, Myeloma
Transplant Wellness Clinic for Elderly or High Risk Patients Undergoing BMT
As the average age of individuals undergoing stem cell transplant continues to increase, challenges associated with balancing the side effects of cancer treatments while also managing other medical conditions develop.
- Conditions
- Stem Cell Transplant Complications, Myeloma, Lymphoma, Allogeneic and Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
- Trial name
- NCT04194840
- Testing
- physical therapy consult, Cognitive Assessment, Cancer Aging Research Group (CARG) assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Colon Cancer, Frailty
Optimised Post-discharge Care in Older Patients After Surgery for Colon Cancer (ERAS 3.0)
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether an extended program (ERAS 3.0) initiated hospital discharge, can improve recovery in elderly, frail patients who have undergone surgery for colon cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT06802991
- Testing
- ERAS 3.0 (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery)
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Stage IV, Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
An Exploratory Clinical Study Of Bempemab Combined With Anlotinib As First-Line Treatment For Elderly Patients With Locally Advanced Or Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
This exploratory clinical study evaluates the efficacy and safety of combining benmelstobart (a PD-L1 inhibitor) with anlotinib (a multi-target anti-angiogenic TKI) as a first-line, chemotherapy-free treatment for elderly…
- Conditions
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Stage IV, Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- BEACON-OLD (NCT07849712)
- Testing
- Benmelstobart Combined With Anlotinib
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Treatment With Low-Dose Cytarabine in Elderly Patients (Age 70 Years or Older) With Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Single Institution Experience.
The treatment of very elderly patients (≥70 years) with acute myeloid leukemia remains controversial. Although the outcome in younger adults has improved because of cytarabine- and anthracycline-based chemotherapy with advanced…
- Trial name
- NCT03350152
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 302 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Multiple Myeloma
eHealth for the Elderly
Since internet usage as a complementing element in cancer care is becoming more and more important in oncological routine we launched My-eStEPs (eHealth Strategy for Elderly Patients with Multiple Myeloma) to investigate how…
- Trial name
- My-eStEPs (NCT04393090)
- Testing
- eHealth platform CANKADO
- Where
- 8 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cankado GmbH
Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Survival Among Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Depending on Surgical Resection Rate
The primary aim of this population-based study is to investigate how a high resection rate of pancreaticoduodenectomy affects overall survival among patients aged ≥70 years with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT04802993
- Testing
- Resection rates
- Volunteers
- 5,123 people
- Sponsor
- Linkoeping University
Ewing's Sarcoma/Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Neuroblastoma
A Combined Study in Pediatric Cancer Patients for Dose Ranging and Efficacy/Safety of Plerixafor Plus Standard Regimens for Mobilization Versus Standard Regimens Alone
This is a multi-site study with plerixafor in pediatric cancer patients. The study will be conducted in 2 stages: Stage 1 is a dose-escalation study.
- Conditions
- Ewing's Sarcoma/Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Neuroblastoma, Brain Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT01288573
- Testing
- plerixafor
- Where
- 27 sites in Belgium, Czechia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Plexiform Neurofibromas
Study of Imatinib Mesylate in Neurofibromatosis Type I Patients Aged 2 to 21 With Plexiform Neurofibromas
This phase II trial will test the hypothesis that inhibition of c-kit signalling pathways in pediatric patients with Neurofibromatosis Type I(NF-1) and progressing plexiform neurofibroma will result in objective reduction and/or…
- Trial name
- NCT02177825
- Testing
- Imatinib Mesylate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-lymphoma
Intravenous Ixazomib in Pediatric Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) or Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (LLy)
The purpose of this study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), safety and toxicity, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of ixazomib administered intravenously in combination with…
- Trial name
- NCT03888534
- Testing
- Ixazomib
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Spain
- Sponsor
- Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Malignant Haemopathies, Acute Leukemia
Unicentric Retrospective Analysis of a Cohort of 602 Young Adult and Adolescent Patients (AJA), Aged 15 to 30 Years, With Haematological Malignancies, and Managed Between 2000 and 2016
Unicentric retrospective analysis of a cohort of 602 young adult and adolescent patients, aged 15 to 30 years, with haematological malignancies, and managed between 2000 and 2016
- Conditions
- Malignant Haemopathies, Acute Leukemia, Non-hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Trial name
- HEMAJA (NCT03469921)
- Testing
- administered therapeutic regimens
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 602 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Paoli-Calmettes
Rectal Cancer
Early-onset Rectal Cancer
The present study aimed to review the characteristics and outcome of early-onset rectal cancer in a subset of Egyptian patients aged 40 years or less.
- Trial name
- NCT04496765
- Testing
- Total mesorectal excision
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University