Older adults with cancer remain underrepresented in cancer clinical trials that establish new standards of care. Geriatric assessment (GA) is defined by geriatricians as a multidimensional interdisciplinary assessment of the general health stat us of the older patient, reviewing the medical, psychosocial, functional and environmental domains. For each domain, several tools are available, but consensus is lacking on which tool to use and the optimal cut-offs or threshold scores. The literature supports the prognostic value of the GA and its utility in weighing the benefits and risks of cancer treatments in older adults. However, GA has not been implemented in routine oncology practice or in cancer clinical trials. The objective of this project is to develop a set of geriatric data, the Geriatric Core Dataset (G-CODE), to be collected in cancer trials of older patients. The methods rely on a consensus process involving international experts in the field of oncology and geriatrics.
Age range
18 Years
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ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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.
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Number of Experts Who Considered That the Question "Do You Live Alone ?" Should be Retained in the G-CODE
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Number of Experts Who Considered That the Question "do You Have a Person or Caregiver Able to Provide Care and Support" Should be Retained in the G-CODE
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Number of Experts Who Considered That the Tool "ADL (Activities of Daily Living)" Should be Retained in the G-CODE
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Number of Experts Who Considered That the Tool "4-IADL (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)" Should be Retained in the G-CODE
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Number of Experts Who Considered That the Test "Timed Up and Go" Should be Retained in the G-CODE
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Number of Experts Who Considered That the Items "Weight Loss During the Past 6 Months and Body Mass Index (BMI)" Should be Retained in the G-CODE
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Number of Experts Who Considered That the Item "One Cognitive Scale (Mini-Cog)" Should be Retained in the G-CODE
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Number of Experts Who Considered That the Item "Char Lson Comorbidity Index" Should be Retained in the G-CODE
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