New program aims to boost health in older breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT05928325
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a geriatric care survivorship program for adults aged 65 and older who have finished curative treatment for early-stage breast cancer. The program includes a full health assessment, education, activity tracking, and supportive care. Researchers hope this approach reduces health burdens and improves well-being and quality of life in this group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- geriatric assessment and survivorship care program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a standard follow-up program that improves quality of life for older breast cancer survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is supportive, not a treatment for cancer itself.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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