Can gene tests predict chemo tolerance in elderly colon cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT02978612

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study involved 170 patients aged 75 and older with stage III colon cancer who had surgery. Researchers wanted to see how well they tolerated chemotherapy by measuring changes in daily living activities. They also looked at gene signatures to predict outcomes and improve patient selection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oslo University Hospital

    Oslo, Norway

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