Breast Cancer Clinical Trial
Assessing Depression in a Geriatric Cancer Population
Summary
The goal of this study is to learn more about how we measure depression in elderly cancer patients (patients aged 70 and older). Depression is one of the most common causes of emotional distress in the elderly and continues to be under-recognized. This is a problem because depression can have a negative impact on quality of life. The symptoms of depression are linked to poor health outcomes and higher costs of health care. In fact, depression is one of the top five concerns facing the elderly today.
Full Description
We have a few questionnaires that have been used to measure depression, but we do not know how these measures work with people with cancer. This study will help us answer this question. To complete this study, we need people who may or may not be feeling down or depressed.
If you choose to take part, you will be asked to do the following:
Fill out questionnaires that ask about:
Your age, eduction, race, and income
Your mood
In all, these questionnaires will take about 10 minutes to complete.
Answer questions about your mood. This will also take about 10 minutes to complete.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Age 70 and older
Diagnosis of early or late stage prostate cancer, or diagnosis of early or late stage breast cancer
Actively engaged in one of the following cancer treatments: chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy
Able to provide informed consent
Ability to converse, write and read English
Exclusion Criteria:
1.Major psychopathology or cognitive impairment likely in the judgment of the research staff to interfere with the participation or completion of the protocol.
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There is 1 Location for this study
New York New York, 10065, United States
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