Chemo before surgery: a boost for frail cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT07220512
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looks at whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps older adults (over 55) with advanced ovarian or endometrial cancer become fitter for their operation. Researchers will measure changes in frailty using a special score from medical records. The goal is to see if this approach improves patients' overall health and readiness for surgery.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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