Geriatric Care Survivorship Intervention for Improving the Overall Health of Older Adults With Stage I-III Breast Cancer Who Have Completed Curative Treatment

May 4, 2026 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Implementation of a Geriatric Care Survivorship Intervention in Older Adults Who Have Completed Curative Intent Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer

This trial studies the effect of a geriatric care survivorship intervention in improving the overall health of older adults who have completed curative treatment for stage I-III breast cancer. Geriatric assessment is the complete examination of an elderly individual, which includes a full valuation of the physical and mental conditions, as well as a check of emotional state. Geriatric assessment and survivorship visits after treatment may reduce health burdens and improve the well-being and quality of life of elderly patients with breast cancer. Researchers hope to improve the overall health of older adults who have undergone curative treatment for stage I-III breast cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. Determine the feasibility of implementing the geriatric care survivorship intervention in older adults who have completed curative-intent chemotherapy.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Assess the impact of a Geriatric Assessment (GA)-guided intervention on patient-reported quality-of-life/physical function (assessed by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast [FACT-B]), geriatric assessment measures (assessed by GA) and objective physical function (assessed by the Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB]) in older survivors from baseline to 6- and 12-months +/- 4-weeks post-chemotherapy.

II. Determine the impact of intervention on patient reported cognitive function (FACT-Cog) and objective cognitive function (Mini-Cog) from baseline to 6- and 12-months +/- 4-weeks post-chemotherapy.

III. Estimate the effect of the intervention on completion of referral appointments and contacts with primary care providers.

IV. Estimate the effect of the intervention on emergent healthcare utilization (emergency room [ER] visits and hospitalizations) at 6- and 12-months +/- 4 weeks post-chemotherapy.

V. Determine the impact of the intervention on both patient and caregiver satisfaction with care ("Health Care Climate Questionnaire") from baseline to 6- and 12-months +/- 4-weeks post-chemotherapy.

VI. Determine the impact of intervention on caregiver distress ("Burden Scale for Family Caregivers") and satisfaction with care ("Health Care Climate Questionnaire") from baseline to 6- and 12-months +/- 4-weeks post-chemotherapy.

OUTLINE:

Patients complete geriatric assessments at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months later. Based on the assessments, patients may receive further intervention at survivorship visit. Patients also receive survivorship care educational materials and wear a wearable activity tracking device for 1 year on study.

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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15

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • M D Anderson Cancer Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • >= 65-years-old
  • Histologically confirmed Stage I, II or III breast cancer (if the patient has had more than one breast cancer, the most recent diagnosis)
  • Within 8 (+/- 14 days) weeks of completing a chemotherapy regimen for breast cancer either as standard-of-care or on a study (can be receiving concomitant radiation, HER-2 targeted agents and/or endocrine therapy)
  • English or Spanish speaking
  • Able to provide written, informed consent
  • Willing and able to meet all study requirement
  • CAREGIVER ELIGIBILITY: >= 18-years-old
  • CAREGIVER ELIGIBILITY: Ability to complete required study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

  • The presence of significant medical conditions that in the physician's (either the patient's primary oncologist of the study principal investigator) judgement preclude participation in the exercise intervention

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: Supportive Care (GA-guided intervention)
Patients complete geriatric assessments at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months later. Based on the assessments, patients may receive further intervention at survivorship visit. Patients also receive survivorship care educational materials and wear a wearable activity tracking device for 1 year on study.
Other: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Complete geriatric assessments
Behavioral: Health Education
Receive survivorship care education
Other: Medical Device Usage and Evaluation
Wear activity tracking device
Other: Supportive Care
Receive geriatric assessment-guided interventions
Other Names:
  • Supportive Therapy
  • Symptom Management
  • Therapy, Supportive

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B) questionnaires
Time Frame: through study completion; an average of 1 year.
The FACT-G is a 27-item instrument that uses a 5-point Likert-type scale (0=not at all, 1=a little bit, 2=somewhat, 3=quite a bit, 4=very much).
through study completion; an average of 1 year.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Collaborators

Collaborators

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National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Meghan Karuturi, MD, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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June 17, 2021

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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December 31, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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December 31, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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June 23, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 23, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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July 3, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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May 5, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 4, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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April 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 2020-1125 (Other Identifier: M D Anderson Cancer Center)
  • NCI-2022-00935 (Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program))

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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