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NURSE-led Geriatric Assessment in Older Colorectal Cancer Patients
NURSE-GA
Preoperative NURSE-led Geriatric Assessment Intervention for Elderly Colorectal Cancer Patients
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NURSE-GA
Preoperative NURSE-led Geriatric Assessment Intervention for Elderly Colorectal Cancer Patients
Sponsor study identifier
interventional
50
1 country
1
Study Start
September 28, 2026
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Primary Completion
December 31, 2027
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Study Completion
December 31, 2031
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Older colorectal cancer patients frequently present with frailty, comorbidity, and other age-related vulnerabilities that may affect treatment tolerance and outcomes. Geriatric assessment is recommended for older adults with cancer but remains underutilized. The NURSE-GA study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a nurse-led geriatric assessment intervention prior to treatment decision-making for patients aged 70 years and older who are newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer and have a Clinical Frailty Scale score of 4 or higher. Trained nurses will perform structured geriatric assessments and identify optimization needs and referral needs. The study will evaluate intervention delivery, patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, usability among multidisciplinary team members, self-efficacy among nurses, and recruitment and retention rates.
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December 31, 2031
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September 28, 2026
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October 2, 2026
Actual (reported)October 14, 2026
Actual (reported)December 31, 2027
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December 31, 2031
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Nurse self-efficacy assessed through qualitative interviews
Nurses' self-efficacy will be explored through semi-structured qualitative interviews focusing on confidence in conducting geriatric assessments, interpreting assessment findings, communicating results, and integrating geriatric assessment into oncology care. Interview transcripts will be analyzed using qualitative content analysis. This qualitative outcome measure does not produce a numerical score; therefore, no minimum or maximum values apply.
Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Intervention usability among healthcare professionals assessed through semi-structured interviews
Participating healthcare professionals will be interviewed regarding their experiences with the intervention, including usability, acceptability, feasibility, and perceived value. Interview transcripts will be analyzed using qualitative content analysis. No quantitative scale or numerical score will be used.
Through study completion, an average of 1 year.
Constructive support from health professionals
Constructive Support from Health Professionals is an 11-item scale that assesses individuals' perceptions of support received from health care professionals, including doctors, nurses, and other health care personnel. Responses are recorded on a five-point Likert scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Higher scores indicate greater perceived support from health care providers.
Status of Geriatric Assessment in newly diagnosed elderly colorectal cancer patients
Baseline
Referrals to non-oncology interventions
Baseline
Participants aged 70 years and older with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer and a Clinical Frailty Scale score of 4 or higher and thus considered to require further assessment prior to treatment decision-making will receive the NURSE-GA intervention. The intervention consists of a structured nurse-led geriatric assessment performed before cancer treatment decisions are finalized.
Patients are routinely screened using the Clinical Frailty Scale in the clinical cancer pathway. Patients identified as potentially frail are offered a structured nurse-led geriatric assessment delivered by trained nurses. The intervention includes a multidimensional geriatric assessment covering patient preferences, functional status, nutrition, cognition, psychological health, social support, and medication. In addition, the nurse identifies patient needs, and optimization measures may be initiated and referrals made to relevant healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, dietitians, geriatricians, or other physicians. A summary report is provided to the multidisciplinary team before treatment decision-making.
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Stavanger University Hospital
Stavanger, Norway
First Submitted
October 2, 2026
First Posted
October 14, 2026
Study Start
September 28, 2026
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Primary Completion
December 31, 2027
Advocacy, Partnership, Outreach, and Yielding Optimized Care for Oncology Patients
Approxematly 1 month after hospital discharge
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Study Completion
December 31, 2031
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Last Updated
October 14, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-10
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