CompletedNot Applicable

The CARE Program: CAncer REhabilitation Pilot Study for Older Adults

United States67 participantsStarted 2014-06

Plain-language summary

The CARE Program is a randomized trial of a cancer rehabilitation program designed to help older cancer patients who have shown to have a loss of function.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 years or older * Has an outpatient appointment within UNC Chapel Hill Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center * Diagnosis of cancer within last two years. * Has a life expectancy of 12 months or longer. All cancer types are included. * English speaking * Willing to complete the UNC GA * Has at least one functional deficit as defined by GA screen * Understands study design, risks, and benefits and have signed informed consent * Willing to be randomized into either study arm * Ability to safely participate in outpatient rehabilitation program Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to safely participate in outpatient rehabilitation. * Currently receiving rehabilitation. * Any participant who has urologic cancer or is enrolled in a competing trial.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

To measure the change in Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living (NEADL) score from baseline to three months.

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02306252

SponsorUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-03

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