Nutritional Status Assessment in the Elderly Suffering From Cancer : a National Cross-UCOG Survey

Last updated: April 2, 2019
Sponsor: Société Francophone d'Onco-Gériatrie
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Aging

Weight Loss

Diet And Nutrition

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03390816
2017-A01397-46
  • Ages > 70
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a frequent condition in patients suffering from cancer, especially the elderly. According to some studies, this malnutrition has important consequences in this population, by increasing the risk of treatment toxicities, premature interruption of chemotherapy, mortality and risks of complications. Identifying cases of malnutrition is an objective pursued by the National Nutrition and Health Programme and an important task of the "Unités de Coordination en Oncogériatrie".

The main goal of this study is to assess the loss of weight over the 6 month-period preceding the cancer treatment, regardless of kind (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, comfort care), in the elderly suffering from cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Over 70 years of age

  • Suffering from cancer

  • Waiting for a treatment decision (whatever it is)

  • Hospitalized in a hospital or come to consult in a hospital during the period ofinclusion (2 periods of 6 weeks for two consecutive years)

  • Affiliated to a social security system

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient unable to receive information regarding the study and/or provide its nonobjection regarding the use of its data

  • Patient under tutorship or curatorship, deprived of freedom or placed under judicialprotection

Study Design

Total Participants: 1886
Study Start date:
November 02, 2017
Estimated Completion Date:
June 27, 2019

Connect with a study center

  • Hôpital Henri Mondor

    Creteil, 94000
    France

    Active - Recruiting

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