The CARE Program: CAncer REhabilitation Pilot Study for Older Adults (NCT02306252) | Clinical Trial Compass
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 range65 Years
SexFEMALE
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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.
What they're measuring
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To measure the change in Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living (NEADL) score from baseline to three months.