Acute Myeloid Leukemia Clinical Trial

Physical and Mental Assessment of Older Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Summary

RATIONALE: Learning about physical ability and mental function over time in older patients with acute myeloid leukemia may help doctors learn about the long-term effects of treatment and plan the best treatment.

PURPOSE: This clinical trial is assessing physical and mental status in older patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia.

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OBJECTIVES:

Primary

Test the feasibility of pre-treatment, bedside assessment of functional and cognitive status in older adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Secondary

Obtain preliminary data regarding the predictive value of pre-treatment, bedside assessment of functional and cognitive status on overall survival, length of hospitalization and early death.

OUTLINE: This is a prospective study.

At baseline, patients complete questionnaires including the Vulnerable Elders Survey (functional status), the Mini-Mental Status Exam (cognition), and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression. Patients also undergo physical function testing via the Short Physical Performance Battery and hand grip strength. Further information parameters are obtained by periodic medical chart reviews.

Patients are followed every 3 months for up to 2 years.

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Eligibility Criteria

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

Pathologically confirmed newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia
Planned induction chemotherapy
Inpatient status

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

No requirement for intensive care unit support

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

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No prior therapy for acute myeloid leukemia

Study is for people with:

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Estimated Enrollment:

11

Study ID:

NCT00499785

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

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Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Winston-Salem North Carolina, 27157, United States

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Study is for people with:

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Estimated Enrollment:

11

Study ID:

NCT00499785

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:


Wake Forest University Health Sciences

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