Fragmentation of Elastin as a Biological Marker of Frailty and Impact in Tumor Progression in Elderly Patients With Cancer (AgElOn)

January 19, 2026 updated by: CHU de Reims

The aim of the study is to evaluate frailty in patients aged ≥ 65 years with cancer. The elderly population is very heterogeneous, it is necessary to evaluate these elderly patients before treatment to assess the risk-benefit balance. To date, this assessment relies on subjective clinical methods often not optimal, and slow to implement. An innovative method of evaluation could be the determination of elastin peptides. Indeed, the rate of these peptides, which are linked to serious conditions associated with age, rising inexorably with age and dose could help determine more objectively the type of treatment to offer older patients.

Expected results : This study will allow better identification of the group of frail elderly through more relevant biological marker that clinical assessment, often subjective and not available within a period compatible with the treatment of newly diagnosed cancer. This biological assessment will also enable optimal management of elderly patients in particular by allowing the geriatrician better efficiency.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

296

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • France
      • Reims, France, 51092
        • Damien JOLLY

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 65 years or older
  • diagnosis of cancer
  • affiliation to a social security scheme
  • Signed informed consent for the study and for the collection of biological samples

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient protected by law (guardianship, trusteeship)

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

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

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: patients
Biological: urine collection
Biological: blood withdrawn

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
elastin peptides quantification
Time Frame: up to 36 months
up to 36 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

CHU de Reims

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 29, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 16, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

January 16, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 16, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 20, 2016

First Posted (Estimated)

June 21, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 21, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 19, 2026

Last Verified

January 1, 2025

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • PO12140

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