Older adults' views on geriatric tests for cancer treatment planning
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study asks adults aged 65 and older about their views on geriatric and functional assessments to help plan cancer treatment. It tests whether these assessments are acceptable and useful to patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You have started a new cancer treatment within the last 30 days or are about to start one.
- You can understand and answer questions in English.
- You are able to give your own consent to participate.
- You do not already use an activity tracker (like a Fitbit) every day.
- You are not in another study that focuses on physical activity as a major part or that shares activity information with you.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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