Frailty check could personalize bladder cancer care for seniors

NCT ID NCT06138561

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a short survey called the Geriatric-8 can help doctors choose the best treatment for older patients with advanced bladder cancer who cannot take the strong chemotherapy drug cisplatin. Researchers will compare quality of life and side effects between two treatment approaches: one using a milder chemo followed by immunotherapy, and another using a newer drug combo. The goal is to find out which treatment works better for frail or at-risk patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ€” not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Geriatric-8 survey (a frailty screening tool)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors personalize treatment decisions for older bladder cancer patients, improving quality of life and reducing side effects.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that does not test a new drug, so it will not directly lead to a cure or new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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