Clinical trials: Elderly Cancer Patients
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Nimotuzumab Combined With VMAT in Elderly Patients With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of Nimotuzumab combined with VMAT in the treatment of elderly patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (> 70 years old), and to provide high-level clinical evidence for the optimal treatment of…
- Trial name
- NCT03915132
- Testing
- Nimotuzumab, VMAT
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer
Reduced Dexamethasone Pre-Medication Dose in Elderly Patients Receiving Weekly Docetaxel
This study is to explore the feasibility of an alternative dose of dexamethasone pre-medication in older breast and lung cancer patients who are receiving weekly docetaxel chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00215748
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Geriatric Oncology Consortium
Breast Cancer
S0029 Docetaxel in Treating Older Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of docetaxel in treating older women who have metastatic…
- Trial name
- NCT00025493
- Testing
- docetaxel
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Gastric Cancer
Development and Validation of a Web-based Nomorgam to Predict Postoperative Complications
The incidence of complications after gastrectomy remains high among elderly patients with gastric cancer. The investigators sought to establish and validate a web-based nomorgam for predicting total complications among elderly…
- Trial name
- NCT05301699
- Testing
- data analysis; validating the nomogram
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 582 people
- Sponsor
- Nanjing Medical University
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Nivolumab and Temozolomide Versus Temozolomide Alone in Newly Diagnosed Elderly Patients With GBM
This study aims to investigate effect of Nivolumab and Temozolomide vs Temozolomide alone on overall survival in newly diagnosed elderly patients with glioblastoma.
- Trial name
- NUTMEG (NCT04195139)
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Temozolomide
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sydney
Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Acute
Umbilical Cord Blood Transfusion in Consolidation Therapy of Elderly Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
After complete remission, elderly AML patients cannot tolerate hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and standard-dose consolidation chemotherapy, and the 5-year survival rate is around 10%.
- Trial name
- NCT04687657
- Testing
- umbilical cord blood
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University
Breast Neoplasms, Breast Diseases
Prospective Phase II Study of Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) in Elderly Patients with Small Breast Cancer
This prospective, multicentric single arm phase II study is based on the protocol of the international TARGIT-A study. The purpose is to investigate the efficacy of a single intraoperative radiotherapy treatment within elderly…
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasms, Breast Diseases, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Neoplasms
- Trial name
- TARGIT-E (NCT01299987)
- Testing
- intraoperative radiotherapy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 591 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsmedizin Mannheim
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
Efficacy and Safety of Low-dose Chemotherapy Plus Immuno-targeted Drugs in Newly Diagnosed Adult Ph- B-ALL
In the treatment of Ph-negative (Ph-) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) among adult patients, therapeutic outcomes remain suboptimal despite advances in chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT06387121
- Testing
- Vincristine, Cyclophosphamide, Dexamethasone
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Prospective Observational Study in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer Treated With Anthracyclines
This is an open, multicentre, prospective observational (non-interventional) study, performed in Belgium. Principal objectives: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01555944
- Where
- 24 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Teva Pharma
Gastric Cancer
Handgrip Strength (HGS) With HGS Asymmetry Are Associated With All-cause Mortality and Hospital Readmissions
Adding the handgrip strength (HGS) asymmetry to the existing measurements of low HGS may improve the assessment of muscle function.
- Trial name
- NCT05397444
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 342 people
- Sponsor
- Nanjing Medical University
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Erlotinib Versus Carboplatin/Vinorelbine in Elderly Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
60% of all malignant diseases occur in patients who are 65 years or older. For these patients, aggressive treatments are often not suitable due to reduced life-expectancy, reduced general condition, comorbidities, and reduced…
- Trial name
- TIE (NCT00678964)
- Testing
- Erlotinib, Vinorelbine and Carboplatin
- Where
- 40 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- LungenClinic Grosshansdorf
Leukemia
Rituximab Maintenance Versus Observation After First-line Immunochemotherapy by FCR in Older Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
RATIONALE: Classical chemotherapy does not cure advanced chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) despite new drugs. Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody directed against CD20 surface antigen on B lymphocytes and leads to apoptosis of…
- Trial name
- LLC2007SA (NCT00645606)
- Testing
- Rituximab
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 542 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Colorectal Neoplasms
Geriatric Intervention in Frail Elderly Patients With Colorectal Cancer
This is a randomized, controlled trial on frail elderly patients (aged 65+) with colorectal cancer. The patients will be randomized into two groups. The control group will receive standard surgical treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01321658
- Testing
- Geriatric intervention
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Expectations and Priorities of Elderly Patients for a First Medical Treatment for Cancer
The main objective of study is to describe the priorities of elderly patients (70 years and over) undergoing a first medical treatment for cancer, at initiation of treatment and after 3 months of treatment.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- PRIORITY (NCT02821793)
- Testing
- Consultation, evaluation questionnaire, Geriatric consultation, evaluation questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 346 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Cancer
Impact of Oncogeriatric Consultation on Quality of Life of Patients Aged 75 and More With Cancer
Among patients with cancer, 6 in 10 are over 65 years of age. In order to improve quality of life of aged cancer patients, the oncogeriatric consultation has been created.
- Trial name
- ONCOGERIA-QDV (NCT05163015)
- Testing
- Data collection
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne
Locally Advanced Cervical Carcinoma
Decision Aid for Chemotherapy in Cisplatin-Intolerant Patients With Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the utility and effectiveness of a decision aid in cisplatin-intolerant patients with locally advanced cervical cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- CECIL (NCT05701735)
- Testing
- CECIL Patient Decision Aid
- Where
- 3 sites in Philippines
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Philippines
Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Sancuso and IV Granisetron in Patients Aged 2 to 5 Years
The purpose of this study is to determine the dosing strategy for adolescents aged 2 to 5 years.
- Trial name
- NCT01596426
- Testing
- Sancuso, IV granisetron
- Sponsor
- Kyowa Kirin Pharmaceutical Development Ltd
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is one of the common complications of cancer patients after operation with a 8.9%-46.1% incidence, which severely affecting patients' postoperative recovery, increasing the medical cost…
- Trial name
- NCT04606888
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Subei People's Hospital of Jiangsu Province
GI Cancer, Lymphoma
Geriatric Communication Skills Training Program for Oncology Clinicians
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of a training program designed to help doctors communicate better with older patients and their caregivers.
- Conditions
- GI Cancer, Lymphoma, GU Cancer, Bone Marrow Transplant
- Trial name
- NCT03530969
- Testing
- Self-Efficacy Assessment, UCLA Geriatrics Attitudes Scale, Course Evaluations
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Aging, Breast Cancer
The Value of Geriatric Assessments in Older Patients With Breast Cancer
Elderly cancer patients are a special group, often complicated by a variety of chronic diseases, which bring serious obstacles to surgery and adjuvant treatment.
- Conditions
- Aging, Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Toxicity, Survival
- Trial name
- NCT03640117
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University People's Hospital
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