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Pre-Surgical Toolkit for Cancer Care

Stevens Point, WI

N/A

Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Patients must be able to speak and complete questionnaires in English

Patients must have known or suspected cancer diagnosis and have one of the following cancer-directed operations planned: Gastrectomy, Colectomy, Proctectomy, Esophagectomy, Pancreatectomy, Hepatectomy, Total cystectomy, Partial or total nephrectomy, Lung lobectomy/pneumonectomy

Must not have

Patients under active treatment such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, radiation treatment, etc. for second primary, are not eligible

Patients undergoing emergent surgery are not eligible

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up day of surgical consult

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a toolkit to improve surgical care and outcomes for elderly cancer patients. The toolkit may help improve patients' recovery rate and functioning after surgery.

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Who is the study for?

This trial is for older adults with cancer who are planning to undergo major surgery like liver resection or lung lobectomy. They should be aiming for a cure, able to speak English, and complete questionnaires. Those with emergency surgeries, active treatment for another primary cancer, palliative intent, or mental impairments that prevent informed consent are not eligible.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests a pre-surgical toolkit called OPTI-Surg designed to improve recovery and functioning after surgery in elderly cancer patients. It includes pre-surgery recommendations and coaching to help participants better prepare for their upcoming surgical procedures.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves informational material and coaching rather than medication or invasive procedures, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, there may be psychological impacts from receiving additional information about surgical care.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I can speak English and fill out forms in English.

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I am scheduled for surgery to remove cancer from my stomach, colon, rectum, esophagus, pancreas, liver, bladder, kidney, or lung.

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Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am not currently receiving treatment for a second type of cancer.

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I am not having emergency surgery.

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I do not have a second type of cancer.

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I am not having surgery to relieve symptoms for my spread cancer.

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Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Physical Function 8 Weeks Post-surgery as Measured by the Caloric Expenditure Scale Per Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) Questionnaire

Secondary study objectives

Compliance Rate With Administration of Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS)

Percentage of Participants With Postoperative Complications (Clavien-Dindo Grades I-V)