Can a Team-Based tech approach boost quality of life in older cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT05720910

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institut Bergonié Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new way of organizing care for people aged 70 and older who have cancer (breast, lung, colorectal, or prostate) plus at least one other serious health condition. The GERONTE program brings all their doctors and nurses together using a shared digital care plan. Researchers want to see if this improves patients' quality of life after 6 months compared to usual care. About 720 patients from 8 hospitals in France are taking part.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: coordinated care pathway (GERONTE)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a team-based, technology-supported care plan improves quality of life for older adults with cancer and multiple health issues.
What could go wrong: This is a study testing a care process, not a new drug or treatment. It may not show a clear benefit, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm lung cancer lung neoplasm prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER COLORECTAL CANCER COMORBIDITIES AND COEXISTING CONDITIONS LUNG CANCER PROSTATE CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Antoine Lacassagne

Nice, 06189, France
Centre Azuréen de Cancérologie

Mougins, 06250, France
Centre Eugène Marquis

Rennes, 35042, France
Centre Hospitalier Départemental Vendée

La Roche-sur-Yon, 85000, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Nice, 06000, France
Centre Hospitalier de la Côte Basque

Bayonne, 64109, France
Centre Léon Bérard

Lyon, 69373, France
Groupe Hospitalier Rance Emeraude

Dinan, 22100, France
Groupe Hospitalier Rance Emeraude

St-Malo, 35400, France
Hôpital Tenon AP-HP

Paris, 75020, France
Institut Bergonié

Bordeaux, 33076, France

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