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Optimizing Fall-risk Prediction in Older Adults With Cancer

Completed
Conditions
Cancer
Registration Number
NCT02912273
Lead Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Brief Summary

To establish the optimal strategy of fall-risk assessment to predict falls in older adults receiving cancer therapy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
227
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age ≥65
  • Receiving systemic cancer therapy, including conventional chemotherapy, novel/targeted agents or hormonal agents (e.g. anti-estrogen or anti-androgen) OR will begin systemic therapy within the next 4 weeks.
  • Estimated life expectancy >1 year
  • Anticipated to receive ongoing care at Siteman Cancer Center and its satellite sites
  • Able to understand and willing to sign an IRB-approved written informed consent document
Exclusion Criteria
  • Unable to read and understand English

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of fallsUp to 6 months

-The Prevention of Falls Network Europe (PROFANE) Consensus Group guidelines will be used

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to fall eventUp to 6 months
Number of falls that were considered injurious fallsUp to 6 months
Fear of falling as Measured by the Falls Efficacy Scale-InternationalUp to 6 months

measures the level of concern about falling during social and physical activities inside and outside the home whether or not the person actually does the activity. The level of concern is measured on a four point Likert scale (1=not at all concerned to 4=very concerned)

Overall survivalUp to 6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Washington University School of Medicine

🇺🇸

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Washington University School of Medicine
🇺🇸Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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