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G8, VES-13 and CARG Scores in Predicting Chemotherapy Toxicity in Geriatric Cancer Patients

Conditions
Predicting Chemotherapy Related Toxicity in Elderly Patients
Registration Number
NCT04992455
Lead Sponsor
Namik Kemal University
Brief Summary

All participants' medical information will be collected for use as a baseline, including tumor-specific variables, nutritional status, functional status, psychological status, cognitive function, social support, and comorbidities. The suitability of G8, VES-13 and CARG chemotherapy risk assessment tools for elderly cancer patients was investigated.

Detailed Description

All participants' medical information will be collected for use as a baseline, including tumor-specific variables, nutritional status, functional status, psychological status, cognitive function, social support, and comorbidities. G8, VES-13 and CARG toxicity scores of all participating patients will be determined by two independent investigators before starting chemotherapy. The suitability of these practical chemotherapy risk assessment tools for cancer patients for elderly cancer patients was investigated.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • Aged ≥65 years
  • Localized or metastatic solid carcinoma diagnosed by histology (any type, any stage)
  • Starting a new-line (first-line, second-line or third-line) chemotherapy
Exclusion Criteria
  • Concurrent radiotherapy;
  • Simultaneous immunotherapy
  • Impaired language
  • Cognitive function leading to inability to complete assessments.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
G8 (Geriatric 8) screening tool measurement15-30 minutes
VES-13 (Vulnerable Elders Survey-13) measurement30-60 minutes
CARG (Cancer and Aging Research Group) chemotherapy toxicity score measurement30-60 minutes
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University

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Tekirdağ, Turkey

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