A 5-minute quiz might predict who gets severe chemo side effects
NCT ID NCT06717178
First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a short risk-assessment tool, called the CARG score, can predict severe side effects from chemotherapy in cancer patients aged 70 and older. Participants will answer questions about their health and daily function before starting a new chemotherapy regimen. Researchers will then track hospitalizations, dose reductions, and treatment interruptions to see if the score matches real-world outcomes. The goal is to help doctors tailor chemotherapy plans to reduce harm in older adults.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Chemotherapy (a new chemotherapy regimen, either initial or changed)
- What this could lead to
- If the CARG score works well, it could help doctors predict which older patients are at higher risk of severe side effects, allowing safer, more personalized chemotherapy plans.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't change outcomes directly. The score may not predict accurately in Chinese patients, and results depend on how well patients report symptoms.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Henan Cancer Hospital
Zhengzhou, Henan, 450003, China
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Renji Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200127, China
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