Malnutrition in Older Cancer Patients
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Food Studies |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Pharmacology / Toxicology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 65 - Any |
| Updated: | 7/5/2018 |
| Start Date: | January 24, 2017 |
| End Date: | January 1, 2022 |
| Contact: | John R. Stroehlein, MD |
| Email: | CR_Study_Registration@mdanderson.org |
| Phone: | 713-794-5073 |
The goal of this research study is to learn about ways to check for malnutrition (loss of
weight/appetite that may result in health problems) that is due to cancer or cancer
treatment.
This is an investigational study.
Up to 284 participants will be enrolled in this study. All will take part at MD Anderson.
weight/appetite that may result in health problems) that is due to cancer or cancer
treatment.
This is an investigational study.
Up to 284 participants will be enrolled in this study. All will take part at MD Anderson.
If you agree to take part in this study, information from your medical record will be
collected at each of your standard of care clinic visits. This information may include things
like your height, weight, BMI, medical history, and performance status (your ability to
perform normal daily activities).
If the doctor thinks it is needed, your weight and performance status will be measured at
standard of care clinic visits.
If you are feeling distressed and the study staff or doctor thinks it is needed, you may be
referred to another doctor or therapist for assistance.
Every 3 months for up to 1 year, you will be contacted by a member of the study staff, either
by phone or during a regularly-scheduled standard of care visit at MD Anderson. You will be
asked about your health and weight, about any falls or injuries you may have had, and about
any hospitalization or ER visits you may have had. If you are called, the phone call should
last about 15 minutes.
Length of Study:
Your participation on the study will be over after the 12-month follow-up visit or phone
call.
collected at each of your standard of care clinic visits. This information may include things
like your height, weight, BMI, medical history, and performance status (your ability to
perform normal daily activities).
If the doctor thinks it is needed, your weight and performance status will be measured at
standard of care clinic visits.
If you are feeling distressed and the study staff or doctor thinks it is needed, you may be
referred to another doctor or therapist for assistance.
Every 3 months for up to 1 year, you will be contacted by a member of the study staff, either
by phone or during a regularly-scheduled standard of care visit at MD Anderson. You will be
asked about your health and weight, about any falls or injuries you may have had, and about
any hospitalization or ER visits you may have had. If you are called, the phone call should
last about 15 minutes.
Length of Study:
Your participation on the study will be over after the 12-month follow-up visit or phone
call.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Over 65 years of age older
2. With hematologic and solid tumor cancers
3. Undergo a comprehensive geriatric assessment by a geriatrician
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Unable or unwilling to sign consent form
2. Life expectancy under 6 months.
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1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, Texas 77030
Houston, Texas 77030
713-792-2121
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