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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
300 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Rochester · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older adults with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and cancer who are making decisions about cancer treatment. Participants will receive coaching to help with decision-making and communication alongside their care partners.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am 65 years or older.
I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
I have been diagnosed with cancer.
I am anticipating a decision about cancer management.
I have a care partner willing to participate.
I can read and understand English.
I can provide informed consent or have a representative to do so.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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Building upon prior work, the investigator team developed a communication intervention for older adults with ADRD who are considering a decision about cancer management (adapted intervention: COACH-Cog). The investigators hypothesize that for patients with dual diagnoses of ADRD and cancer, COACH-Cog will increase autonomy support of care partners and patients in the decision-making process, leadi…
Building upon prior work, the investigator team developed a communication intervention for older adults with ADRD who are considering a decision about cancer management (adapted intervention: COACH-Cog). The investigators hypothesize that for patients with dual diagnoses of ADRD and cancer, COACH-Cog will increase autonomy support of care partners and patients in the decision-making process, leading to greater acknowledgement and support of cognitive concerns and cognitive-related goals, thereby improving goal concordant care. The investigators are conducting a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT; cluster randomized by physician) including approximately 45 oncology clinicians and 130 patient/care partner dyads evaluating the effect of COACH-Cog on care partner and patient autonomy support, care partner well-being, goal-concordance, and communication.
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Eligibility Criteria
PATIENTS:
Patient Inclusion Criteria:
1. Be age 65 or older
2. Have a clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia (ADRD \[Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, or dementia of unknown subtype\])
3. Have a clinical diagnosis of cancer …
PATIENTS:
Patient Inclusion Criteria:
1. Be age 65 or older
2. Have a clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia (ADRD \[Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, or dementia of unknown subtype\])
3. Have a clinical diagnosis of cancer (any type or stage)
4. Anticipate a potential decision about cancer-related management, as confirmed by the patient's primary medical oncology clinician.
5. Have a care partner willing and able to participate in the study
6. Are able to read and understand English. The communication coaching session will be delivered in English, thus necessitating this requirement.
7. Be able to provide informed consent (as measured by UBACC) or have a Legally Authorized Representative to provide informed consent
Patient Exclusion Criteria:
Patient exclusion criteria: None
CARE PARTNER:
Care partner inclusion criteria:
1. Age 18 or over
2. Able to read and understand spoken English
3. Able to provide informed consent
Care partner exclusion criteria:
None
ONCOLOGY CLINICIAN:
Oncology clinician inclusion criteria:
1. Oncology clinicians affiliated with the Wilmot Cancer Institute
2. Do not intend to move or retire within the next 2 years.
Oncology clinician exclusion criteria:
None
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