Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Adolescents and Young Adults With Colorectal Cancer (NCT04832763) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Adolescents and Young Adults With Colorectal Cancer
United States32 participantsStarted 2019-09-27
Plain-language summary
This study investigates the medical and psychosocial consequences of colorectal cancer on adolescents and young adults. Measuring physical function in adolescents and young adults with colorectal cancer may help doctors better understand the level of physical function during cancer treatment and how to improve the management of colorectal cancer in adolescents and young adults. This study may also help design a future exercise program to decrease risk factors including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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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:
* Diagnosis of colorectal cancer (any stage)
* Any type of prior therapy
* Age \>= 18-39 years for AYA/young adult sample, age 40+ for older comparison group
* For patients on active therapy: must have been diagnosed within the past three months. For survivors: must have completed curative therapy and are 6-24 months post-diagnosis
* Speak English or Spanish
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who are more than 3 months from diagnosis, and survivors who are more than 24 months from initial diagnosis
* Patients who have a life expectancy of less than 6 months per their medical oncologist
* Patients who are deemed too ill or unable to participate by their medical oncologist (e.g., have cognitive impairment or brain metastases)
* Patients who do not speak English or Spanish
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.