New tool aims to spot depression in older cancer patients

NCT ID NCT02174055

First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study aims to create a better questionnaire to measure depression in older adults who have or had cancer. Researchers will test this new tool with 329 participants aged 70 and older. The goal is to improve how doctors identify and treat depression in this group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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