10-Minute checkup could transform care for older lung cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06987890
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a short, 10-15 minute health assessment called the Practical Geriatric Assessment (PGA) for adults aged 65 and older with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who are about to receive radiation therapy. The goal is to see if using this quick checkup leads to more referrals for supportive services like nutrition counseling or physical therapy, and whether patients find it useful. The study also explores using facial photos and audio data to develop AI tools that could identify vulnerable patients in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Practical Geriatric Assessment (PGA) questionnaire
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make it easier for doctors to identify older patients who need extra support like nutrition counseling or physical therapy during cancer treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (64 participants) focused on feasibility and referral rates, not on curing cancer. The assessment may not lead to better outcomes or may be burdensome for some patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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