New tool aims to ease tough cancer decisions for seniors

NCT ID NCT06697600

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests a special tool called UR-GOAL that helps older adults (age 60+) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia and their caregivers make treatment decisions. About 1,020 participants will be randomly assigned to use the tool or receive general health information. The goal is to see if the tool reduces distress and improves shared decision-making between patients and doctors.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, Section of Hematology/Oncology

    RECRUITING

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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  • University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Hematology and Oncology

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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  • University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

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  • University of Rochester Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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