Registry of older patients with cancer

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This research gathers information from older patients diagnosed with cancer at the North Carolina Cancer Hospital to create a registry called 'Carolina Senior'. Participants will complete a Geriatric Assessment (GA) to evaluate their functional status and overall health. The study aims to measure response rates and patient satisfaction with the GA, as well as gather data on patient care patterns to support future cancer research. The registry will include patients with various types of cancer, excluding certain nonmelanoma skin cancers.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

* Patients must have an appointment at the North Carolina Cancer Hospital and agree to complete the Geriatric Assessment NOTE: Not all patients included in the registry will ultimately be diagnosed with cancer. Patients who complete a GA and are not diagnosed with cancer will remain in the database, but will be categorized into a separate group and will not have their medical records accessed.

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

* Able to read and speak English

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

* Not specified

Where it's running

• Seby B. Jones Cancer Center
  Boone, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
• Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
• East Carolina University
  Greenville, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
• Pardee Cancer Center
  Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
• Carteret Health Care Cancer Center
  Morehead City, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
• Carolina East Radiology
  New Bern, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Hyman Muss, MD — UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Study coordinator: Kirsten A Nyrop, PhD
• Email: knyrop@med.unc.edu
• Phone: (919) 962-5139

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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.