Nurse-led support for older adults with advanced lung cancer
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a nurse-led support program for older adults (65+) with advanced lung cancer and their main family caregiver. The goal is to see if special help from a nurse can improve quality of life for both you and your caregiver.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older with advanced (stage III or IV) non-small cell lung cancer.
- You know your cancer diagnosis and are about to start cancer treatment.
- You can talk, fill out questionnaires, and give written permission (consent).
- You have a main family caregiver (age 18+) who agrees to join the study with you.
- Your caregiver can also understand and complete study activities.
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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