Trial Information
A Phase I Randomized Controlled Trial of a Problem-solving Occupational Therapy Intervention for Older Adult Cancer Survivors
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 65 years or older.
- Diagnosed with any solid or hematological cancer.
- Completed cancer treatment with curative intent.
- Evidence of complete response at three months post-treatment; maintenance therapy is
permitted as long as there is no evidence of disease.
- Experiencing disability as indicated by a score of > 3 on the Vulnerable Elder
Survey.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Moderate or worse cognitive impairment as indicated by a score of 3 or less on the
Callahan six-item cognitive screening tool.
- Medical record documentation of severe mental illness (i.e., schizophrenia or bipolar
disorder), active suicidal ideation, or active substance use disorder.
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Outcome Measure:
Disability
Outcome Description:
Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument
Outcome Time Frame:
Six weeks
Safety Issue:
No
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
D12110
NCT ID:
NCT01709344
Start Date:
February 2013
Completion Date:
August 2017
Related Keywords:
Name | Location |
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center |
Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756 |