NCT04513977

Brief Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial comparing the impact of Geriatric-Oncology-Supportive Clinic (GOSC) on quality of life in older adult with newly diagnosed cancer undergoing cancer related treatment.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
200

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable cancer

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2020

Longer than P75 for not_applicable cancer

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 12, 2020

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 14, 2020

Completed
5 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 19, 2020

Completed
4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2024

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

August 12, 2024

Status Verified

August 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

4 years

First QC Date

August 12, 2020

Last Update Submit

August 8, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

Geriatric OncologyFrailtyComprehensive Geriatric AssessmentQuality of life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • HRQOL questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-ELD14)

    3 months

Study Arms (2)

Usual care

NO INTERVENTION

For older adults with cancer with G8 score 14 or less. Randomized to usual oncology care.

Geriatric Oncology Supportive Clinic

EXPERIMENTAL

For older adults with cancer with G8 score 14 or less. Randomized to attend Geriatric Oncology Supportive Clinic

Other: Geriatric Oncology Supportive Clinic

Interventions

Patients will undergo Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment with subsequent tailored intervention based on deficits identified. Comprehensive palliative assessment for any symptom burden and symptommatic treatment will be done as well.

Geriatric Oncology Supportive Clinic

Eligibility Criteria

Age65 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsOlder Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age 65 and above
  • Newly diagnosed early or locally advanced cancer
  • Planned for treatment
  • high dose radiotherapy (both curative and palliative) and / or
  • curative chemotherapy

You may not qualify if:

  • Seen in Geriatric or Palliative Medicine Clinic in prior 6 months

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Singapore, Singapore

RECRUITING

Related Publications (2)

  • Goh WY, Tan HM, Teo HL, Vong EKY, Ho FCH, Lim MY, Hum AYM. Clinical Frailty Scale versus Geriatric-8 in predicting quality of life among older adults receiving curative cancer treatment. Support Care Cancer. 2025 Jun 6;33(7):550. doi: 10.1007/s00520-025-09616-1.

  • Goh WY, Neo HY, Teo HL, Koh MYH, Griva K, Lim MY, Ho FCH, Hum AYM. Protocol for a randomised controlled trial on impact of comprehensive geriatric and supportive assessment versus standard care in older adults with cancer undergoing curative treatment: The Geriatric Oncology SuPportive clinic for ELderly (GOSPEL) study. J Geriatr Oncol. 2023 Jan;14(1):101342. doi: 10.1016/j.jgo.2022.07.002. Epub 2022 Jul 15.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

NeoplasmsFrailty

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Wen Yang Goh

    TTSH

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Consultant

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 12, 2020

First Posted

August 14, 2020

Study Start

August 19, 2020

Primary Completion

September 1, 2024

Study Completion

September 1, 2025

Last Updated

August 12, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations