Intervention to Increase Chemotherapy Tolerance in Elderly Cancer Patients

Mass General Brigham

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Colonic Neoplasms

Treatments: Behavioral: Behavioral Intervention

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other; NIH

Identifiers

NCT01586416

1R03CA157200-01A1 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 15 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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15 participants in 1 patient group

Behavioral Intervention

Experimental group

Description:

Brief behavioral intervention on 2-3 sessions of tailored cognitive-behavioral therapy to support chemotherapy adherence and well-being of patients completing chemotherapy for colon cancer.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Behavioral Intervention