New study aims to better detect depression in older adults with cancer
NCT ID NCT02174055
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to create a more accurate way to measure depression in older adults who have or had cancer. Researchers will interview patients and test a new questionnaire designed specifically for this group. The goal is to improve how doctors identify and treat depression in older cancer patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more accurate tool for diagnosing depression in older cancer patients, helping doctors provide better care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on developing and testing a questionnaire, not testing a treatment. The new measure may not prove more useful than existing ones.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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