Clinical trial for Lymphoma
Official title Geriatric Evaluation and Management With Survivorship Health Education for Older Survivors of Cancer, GEM-S Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05006482
What this study is testing
- Who it's for
- Older adults who have survived lymphoma or solid tumors and finished chemotherapy.
- What's involved
- Participants get a detailed health check and education on managing daily life, or they receive standard doctor advice.
- Time commitment
- The study tracks how participants feel over time to see if the new program helps.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Time commitment: about 6 months
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- PRACTICE CRITERIA: Participating practice clusters will be required to identify one (or more) oncologist and/or advanced practice practitioner (APPs
- Oncologists/APPs/other clinicians must be licensed to practice
- Oncologists/APPs/other clinicians must not have a plan to leave or retire from the NCORP practice within one year of enrolling into the study
- PRACTICE CRITERIA: Support/buy-in from oncology physicians and/or APPs and/or other clinicians who are willing to participate in training and study...
- ENTRY CRITERIA FOR ONCOLOGY PHYSICIANS/APPS/OTHER CLINICIANS: Oncology physicians/APPs/other clinicians must work at a participating site with no...
You likely can't join if
- CANCER SURVIVORS: Have a condition that precludes their ability to participate in informed consent or procedures (e.g., dementia)
- CAREGIVERS: Caregivers unable to understand the informed consent form or study procedures due to cognitive, health, or sensory impairment will be...
- Capacity to conduct informed consent procedures and study procedures will be determined by the coordinators in collaboration with the cancer...
See the full eligibility criteria
- PRACTICE CRITERIA: Participating practice clusters will be required to identify one (or more) oncologist and/or advanced practice practitioner (APPs
- Oncologists/APPs/other clinicians must be licensed to practice
- Oncologists/APPs/other clinicians must not have a plan to leave or retire from the NCORP practice within one year of enrolling into the study
- PRACTICE CRITERIA: Support/buy-in from oncology physicians and/or APPs and/or other clinicians who are willing to participate in training and study procedures and enroll cancer survivors
- ENTRY CRITERIA FOR ONCOLOGY PHYSICIANS/APPS/OTHER CLINICIANS: Oncology physicians/APPs/other clinicians must work at a participating site with no plans to leave that practice or retire within one year of enrollment into...
- CANCER SURVIVORS: 65 years or older
- CANCER SURVIVORS: Have completed or will have completed curative-intent treatment (e.g., surgery, chemotherapy, chemotherapy with radiation) for any solid tumor or lymphoma malignancy in last 6 months.
- Cancer survivors who will receive or are receiving other treatments (e.g., hormonal treatment, monoclonal antibodies, immunotherapy, radiation) are eligible
- For patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy for curative intent, the run-in and baseline procedures can occur before or after surgery. Patients should be enrolled within 6 months from the end of surgery
- CANCER SURVIVORS: Be willing and able to come in for study visits or willing to undergo informed consent and assessments remotely via tele-health visits
- CANCER SURVIVORS: Be willing and able to provide informed consent and must sign consent in-person or remotely if it is not convenient or feasible to provide informed consent in-person
- CANCER SURVIVORS: Speak and understand English and/or Spanish. Spanish-speaking cancer survivors are eligible as long as there are appropriate resources in place for completion of study procedures at the practice site.
- CAREGIVERS: 18 years or older
- CAREGIVERS: Selected by the cancer survivor when asked if there is a "family member, partner, friend or caregiver (age 18 years or older) with whom you discuss or who can be helpful in health-related matters." A...
- CAREGIVERS: Speak and understand English and/or Spanish. Spanish-speaking caregivers are eligible as long as there are appropriate resources in place for completion of study procedures.
- CANCER SURVIVORS: Have a condition that precludes their ability to participate in informed consent or procedures (e.g., dementia)
- CAREGIVERS: Caregivers unable to understand the informed consent form or study procedures due to cognitive, health, or sensory impairment will be excluded
- Capacity to conduct informed consent procedures and study procedures will be determined by the coordinators in collaboration with the cancer survivors' oncologists.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
- Fremont, California, United States
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Newark, Delaware, United States
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- ‘Aiea, Hawaii, United States
- Alton, Illinois, United States
- Edina, Minnesota, United States
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Monticello, Minnesota, United States
- Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States
- Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
- Stillwater, Minnesota, United States
- Willmar, Minnesota, United States
- Woodbury, Minnesota, United States
- Osage Beach, Missouri, United States
- Dansville, New York, United States
- Lake Success, New York, United States
- Rochester, New York, United States
- Webster, New York, United States
+ 16 more site(s).
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 6 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States; Fremont, California, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Newark, Delaware, United States; Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; ‘Aiea, Hawaii, United States and 30 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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