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New treatment option for Lung Cancer
Official title Lung Cancer and Aging: Improving Well-being for Older Adults With Lung Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06636721
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to develop a brief assessment and need-based behavioral intervention for addressing aging-specific concerns in older adults with lung cancer. The long-term goals of this research include identifying the unique concerns of these patients, providing patients with behavioral skills to address their symptom management needs, and enhancing patient engagement with healthcare specialties targeting aging-specific concerns.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- for Patient Participants:
- Lung cancer diagnosis
- 60 years of age or older
- Receiving active treatment at Duke University Health System
- Able to speak/read English and provide informed consent for Caregiver Participants:
You likely can't join if
- for all:
- Visual or hearing impairment, cognitive impairment, or severe mental illness interfering with participation
See the full eligibility criteria
- for Patient Participants:
- Lung cancer diagnosis
- 60 years of age or older
- Receiving active treatment at Duke University Health System
- Able to speak/read English and provide informed consent for Caregiver Participants:
- Caregiver for a patient with lung cancer participating in this study
- Caregiver for other patient with lung cancer
- Able to speak/read English and provide informed consent for Provider Participants:
- Provide care for older adults with lung cancer
- Able to speak/read English and provide informed consent
- for all:
- Visual or hearing impairment, cognitive impairment, or severe mental illness interfering with participation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
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 - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Durham, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.