New study aims to ease chemo side effects for seniors with head and neck cancer
NCT ID NCT05239000
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looked at two ways to help older patients (65+) with head and neck cancer manage side effects during radiation and chemotherapy. Researchers compared a special geriatric care team approach with standard supportive care. The goal was to see which method reduces hospital stays and improves quality of life during treatment.
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities)
Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities)
Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activities)
Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk- Commack (Limited Protocol Activities)
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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