Colon Cancer Clinical Trial

Intervention to Increase Chemotherapy Tolerance in Elderly Cancer Patients

Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop and pilot test a behavioral intervention for elderly adults in treatment for colon cancer, to enhance their skills for managing the challenges of completing chemotherapy regimens. The investigators will assess feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, and explore preliminary efficacy of the intervention for reducing psychological distress and improving rates of optimal chemotherapy adherence.

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Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Age 60 or older
Verbal fluency in English
Diagnosis of colon cancer
Scheduled to initiate chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

Active, unstable, untreated serious mental illness interfering with ability to participate
Cognitive impairment interfering with ability to participate
Receiving radiotherapy concomitant with chemotherapy

Study is for people with:

Colon Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

15

Study ID:

NCT01586416

Recruitment Status:

Unknown status

Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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Study is for people with:

Colon Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

15

Study ID:

NCT01586416

Recruitment Status:

Unknown status

Sponsor:


Massachusetts General Hospital

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