Clinical trials: Geriatric Cancer Patients
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Radiation Plus Concurrent Nimotuzumab in Elderly Patients With Locoregionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Radiation Plus Concurrent Nimotuzumab in Elderly Patients With Locoregionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03025958
- Testing
- Nimotuzumab, Radiation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
Elderly Patients (>65 Years), Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
R-CHOP Versus R-mini-CEOP in Elderly Patients(>65)With DLBCL
The study has the purpose to compare R-CHOP versus R-mini-CEOP in elderly patients (>65 years) with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- Trial name
- ANZINTER3 (NCT01148446)
- Testing
- Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine
- Where
- 11 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 226 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Italiana Linfomi - ETS
Elderly Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients
First-line Combination of Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin Plus Bevacizumab in Elderly Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Oxaliplatin-based doublets plus bevacizumab are standard first-line therapy options for patients (pts) with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
- Trial name
- COBRA (NCT03451370)
- Testing
- Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin, Bevacizumab
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Efficacy of Sorafenib Added to Standard Primary Therapy in Elderly Patients With Newly Diagnosed AML
The primary purpose of the study is to determine, whether the addition of Sorafenib to standard chemotherapy in elderly patients with newly diagnosed AML improves treatment results (event free survival).
- Trial name
- NCT00373373
- Testing
- Sorafenib
- Where
- 18 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Advanced Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Versus Chimiotherapy in First Line Treatment in PS 2 or Elderly in Advanced NSCLC Patients
Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Western countries. Unfortunately, at the time of diagnosis, the majority of patients already have metastatic disease and a…
- Trial name
- eNERGY (NCT03351361)
- Testing
- Nivolumab + Ipilimumab, Chemotherapy
- Where
- 30 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 217 people
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Surgical Treatment of Elderly Patients With cT1N0M0 Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Comparison Between Sublobar Resection and Lobectomy
The role of sublobar resection(Wedge resection or anatomic segmentectomy) for small(≤ 2cm) early stage non-small cell lung cancer has been studied by Lung Cancer Study Group and is being studied by several ongoing trials.
- Trial name
- STEPS (NCT02360761)
- Testing
- VATS, Thoracotomy
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 339 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University People's Hospital
Colorectal Cancer
Irinotecan With or Without Capecitabine as Second-Line Therapy in Treating Older Patients With Progressive, Metastatic Colorectal Cancer That Cannot Be Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as irinotecan and capecitabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00303745
- Testing
- capecitabine, irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- 23 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Federation Francophone de Cancerologie Digestive
Head and Neck Cancer
Finding Predictors of Side Effects to Chemoradiation Treatment in Elderly Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
To look at what types of measures can be used to predict how an older person will tolerate chemoradiation treatment for head and neck cancer. This study uses surveys and a blood draw to look at the different measures.
- Trial name
- NCT01688323
- Testing
- Collect Blood and Survey Instruments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Gastric Cancer, Chemotherapy Effect
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Plus Surgery Versus Surgery First For Elderly Gastric Cancer Patients
The main purpose of this study is to compare the feasibility and efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (modified SOX) for elderly patients with locally advanced gastric cancer.
- Conditions
- Gastric Cancer, Chemotherapy Effect, Elderly Patients, Surgery
- Trial name
- RJGC-Senile (NCT04677673)
- Testing
- Chemotherapy, Curative gastrectomy
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- BIRENDRA KUMAR SAH
Multiple Myeloma
A Randomized Study With Oral Melphalan + Prednisone (MP) Versus Melphalan, + Prednisone + Thalidomide (MPT) for Newly Diagnosesd Elderly Patients With Multiple Myeloma
The aim of the study is to compare efficacy and toxicity of melphalan and prednisone versus meplhalan, prednisone and Thalidomide in elderly patients with multiple myeloma or patients with multiple myeloma but not eligible for…
- Trial name
- NCT01274403
- Testing
- Melphalan, Prednisone and Thalidomide
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Gruppo Italiano Studio Linfomi
GI Cancer
Effect of Geriatric Intervention in Frail Patients with Gastric, Biliary, and Pancreatic Cancer Receiving Palliative Chemotherapy
Gastric, biliary and pancreatic cancer are commonly malignancies from gastro- intestinal tract in Taiwan. Because lack of specific symptoms at presentation and effective screening methodology, majority of these patients are…
- Trial name
- NCT06040801
- Testing
- Frailty intervention measures
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Critical Illness, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Advance Care Planning Evaluation in Hospitalized Elderly Patients
The purpose of the study is to inform decision-makers of the best strategies to implement advanced care planning (ACP). An advanced care plan (ACP) is a verbal or written instruction describing what kind of care an individual…
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Cirrhosis
- Trial name
- ACCEPT (NCT01362855)
- Where
- 9 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 503 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Daren K. Heyland
Lymphoma
Rituximab and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some find cancer cells and kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them.
- Trial name
- NCT00278421
- Testing
- rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin hydrochloride
- Where
- 78 sites in Germany, Israel and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 592 people
- Sponsor
- German High-Grade Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Study Group
Oncology, Elderly Patients
Efficacy of Adapted Physical Activity on a Walking Platform in Elderly Patients HOspitalized for Cancer Surgery
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of daily use of a walking platform to improve recovery of preoperative walking speed at hospital discharge following oncological surgery in patients aged 65 or older.
- Conditions
- Oncology, Elderly Patients, Surgery
- Trial name
- APPAHOCA-2 (NCT06201884)
- Testing
- Early rehabilitation through Adapted Physical Activity
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Francois Baclesse
Lung Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
MDT-Based Umbrella Decision Model for Geriatric Lung Cancer Patients
This is a single-center, prospective, single-arm interventional study with historical control, designed to evaluate the clinical value of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)-based decision-making umbrella decision model in elderly…
- Conditions
- Lung Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT07509333
- Testing
- MDT-Based Umbrella Decision-Making Model
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
Early Detection of Cancer, Colon Cancer
Elders Preferences in Care Decisions
The purpose of this research study is to explore ways to improve appropriate colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in the elderly by attempting to target screening in those most likely to benefit and avoiding screening in those least…
- Conditions
- Early Detection of Cancer, Colon Cancer, Decision Making, Patient-Centered Care
- Trial name
- EPIC-D (NCT01575990)
- Testing
- Making A Decision About CRC Screening, Drivers 65 Plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 424 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Aged, Neoplasms
Impact of Anesthesia Maintenance Methods on 5-year Survival After Surgery
Surgery is one of the major treatment methods for patients with solid organ cancer. And, alone with the ageing process, more and more elderly patients undergo surgery for cancer.
- Conditions
- Aged, Neoplasms, Surgical Procedure, Operative, Anesthesia, Inhalation
- Trial name
- NCT05343260
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, Propofol
- Where
- 15 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,228 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University First Hospital
Multiple Myeloma in Relapse
Subcutaneous Talquetamab in Elderly Patients With Multiple Myeloma in Early Relapse
Induction therapy approaches in recent years have evolved, now utilizing triple or quadruple drug regimens in the majority of patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06827860
- Testing
- Talquetamab, Daratumumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Larysa Sanchez
Lymphoma
Rituximab and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Older Patients With Previously Untreated B-Cell Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some find cancer cells and kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them.
- Trial name
- NCT00290667
- Testing
- pegfilgrastim, rituximab, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 338 sites in Czechia, France and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 586 people
- Sponsor
- German High-Grade Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Study Group
Colorectal Cancer
Phase II Trial of Combination Therapy With Bevacizumab and S-1 in Elderly Patients With Unresectable or Recurrent Colorectal Cancer (BASIC)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether S-1 and bevacizumab are safe in the treatment of unresectable or recurrent colorectal cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00569699
- Testing
- S-1, Bevacizumab
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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