Simple test may predict who can handle tough cancer therapy

NCT ID NCT07309497

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a quick, practical geriatric assessment—looking at mobility, memory, self-care, and nutrition—can predict severe side effects in patients 65 and older who are about to receive CAR-T cell or bispecific antibody therapy for blood cancers like multiple myeloma or lymphoma. The goal is to help doctors and patients make more informed decisions and improve quality of life. The study will follow 208 participants and track toxicity, hospital stays, and functional changes.

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 standard pre-treatment check that helps doctors better predict risks and improve quality of life for older patients.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a clear link between the assessment and outcomes, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diffuse large B-cell lymphoma lymphoma plasma cell myeloma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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  • Inselspital Bern

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    Bern, Switzerland

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  • Universitätsspital Zürich

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    Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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