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Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational Ages 65 and up

Improving care for older adults receiving radiation therapy

Official title: Improving Outcomes for Older Adults Undergoing Radiation Therapy: Prospective Cohort Study

Run by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NCT05721053 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is trying to see how radiation therapy affects older adults with cancer to help improve their care and treatment experience.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages65 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment225 (estimated)
SponsorIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
Trial IDNCT05721053 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 65 and older with pathologically confirmed cancer who are receiving radiation therapy at Mount Sinai facilities.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have a confirmed cancer diagnosis will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to enhance the healthcare experience for individuals aged 65 and older who are undergoing radiation therapy for cancer. It will assess patients' ability to complete their treatment, monitor changes in daily functioning, and evaluate self-reported side effects through surveys and assessments at multiple timepoints: before treatment, at the end of treatment, and during follow-ups at 1, 3, and 6 months. The findings will provide valuable insights for radiation oncologists to improve future patient care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment outcomes and quality of life for older adults undergoing radiation therapy.

How similar studies have gone: While there may be similar studies focusing on older adults and cancer treatment, this specific approach to improving radiation therapy outcomes is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient must be ≥ 65 years
* Patient must have pathologically confirmed cancer
* Patient must have the ability to provide informed consent, or have a legally authorized representative (LAR) present to provide informed consent on the participant's behalf
* Must be radiation oncology patient at Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Downtown, or Mount Sinai West.

Exclusion Criteria:

* There is no exclusion criteria

Where it's running

  • One Gustave L Levy Place
    New York, New York, United States     Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.