Geriatric assessment

This study tests a practical geriatric assessment (PGA) for adults aged 70+ with advanced cancer. The PGA is a questionnaire completed before a doctor visit, and results are shared with the care team to help guide chemotherapy dosing. Researchers will also track step counts with …

Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center are studying whether giving older adults detailed information about their health and physical function changes what they prioritize in cancer treatment. The trial enrolls 100 people aged 65 and older who are starting or considering a new can…

Researchers are studying whether a comprehensive geriatric assessment can identify risks and improve outcomes for older adults undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The study enrolls 176 patients aged 55 and older with blood disorders who are eligible for…

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 mo…

This study follows 200 breast cancer patients aged 70 and older who are starting a type of targeted therapy called CDK4/6 inhibitors combined with hormone therapy. The goal is to see how well geriatric screening tools can predict side effects and quality of life changes. Research…

This study tests whether giving doctors a geriatric assessment—a quick check of frailty and function—helps them set safer blood sugar goals for patients aged 60+ with type 2 diabetes. 220 participants will be randomly assigned to usual care or to have their doctor receive the ass…

This study is testing a new scale called GRAMPA that measures how well elderly hospital patients can perform basic movements like sitting up, standing, and walking. Researchers want to see if two different therapists give similar scores for the same patient. The study involves 55…

This study tests a new process to help older adults (age 80+) get a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) before major surgery. The goal is to see if a special implementation package can increase the number of patients referred and assessed. Researchers will compare results to…

This study checks if the Berg Balance Scale, a common test for balance in older adults, works well for Albanian speakers. Researchers will give the test online to 200 people and see if it is reliable and accurate. The goal is to make sure this tool can be used properly in Albania…