New study tracks how seniors handle radiation treatment

NCT ID NCT05721053

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study follows 150 adults aged 65 and older who are receiving radiation therapy for cancer. Researchers will track how well patients complete their treatment, and how their daily function, quality of life, and side effects change over time. Participants fill out surveys and complete physical and cognitive tests before, during, and up to six months after radiation. The goal is to help doctors make better decisions for older cancer 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.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better predict and manage side effects for older adults undergoing radiation therapy.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test a new drug or therapy, so it cannot directly improve outcomes on its own.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER RADIATION THERAPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

One Gustave L Levy Place

New York, New York, 10029, United States

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