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Quality-of-Life Assessment for Colorectal Cancer

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Waitlist Available
Led By Kimberly Miller, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Southern California
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age >= 18-39 years for AYA/young adult sample, age 40+ for older comparison group
For patients on active therapy: must have been diagnosed within the past three months. For survivors: must have completed curative therapy and are 6-24 months post-diagnosis
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 6 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This study is evaluating whether a physical activity program may help improve the physical function of adolescents and young adults with colorectal cancer.

Eligible Conditions
  • Colorectal Cancer

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in health-related quality of life (HRQoL)
Symptom Burden
Secondary outcome measures
Biomarker analysis - C-Reactive Protein
Biomarker analysis - glucose
Insulin
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Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 3 trial • 87 Patients • NCT02066181
73%
Fatigue
71%
Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome
63%
Hypertension
61%
Papulopustular rash
55%
Diarrhea
51%
Nausea
39%
Myalgia
37%
Alopecia
35%
Arthralgia
33%
Abdominal pain
31%
Anorexia
27%
Vomiting
22%
Mucositis oral
22%
Constipation
18%
Anemia
18%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
16%
Platelet count decreased
14%
Pruritus
14%
Hyperglycemia
14%
Rash maculo-papular
14%
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders - Other, specify
12%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
12%
Rash acneiform
12%
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
10%
Investigations - Other, specify
10%
Dry skin
10%
Neutrophil count decreased
10%
Blood bilirubin increased
8%
Back pain
8%
Headache
8%
Nervous system disorders - Other, specify
8%
Pain in extremity
6%
General disorders and administration site conditions - Other, specify
6%
Skin infection
6%
White blood cell decreased
6%
Hypercalcemia
6%
Hypokalemia
6%
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorder - Other, specify
6%
Dizziness
6%
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders - Other, specify
6%
Eye disorders - Other, specify
6%
Hyperkalemia
6%
Pain
6%
Alkaline phosphatase increased
6%
Hypocalcemia
6%
Cough
4%
Flushing
4%
Tinnitus
4%
Dental caries
4%
Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specify
4%
Hemoglobin increased
4%
Weight loss
4%
Metabolism and nutrition disorders - Other, specify
4%
Dysgeusia
4%
Anxiety
4%
Irregular menstruation
4%
Menorrhagia
4%
Sore throat
4%
Lymphocyte count decreased
4%
Hyperuricemia
4%
Non-cardiac chest pain
4%
Infections and infestations - Other, specify
4%
Hypernatremia
4%
Hypoglycemia
4%
Scalp pain
4%
Dry mouth
2%
Hypothyroidism
2%
Hemorrhoids
2%
Blurred vision
2%
Palpitations
2%
Acute kidney injury
2%
Leukocytosis
2%
Myocardial infarction
2%
Vertigo
2%
Anal hemorrhage
2%
Dysphagia
2%
Esophageal pain
2%
Periodontal disease
2%
Fever
2%
Sinusitis
2%
Urinary tract infection
2%
Bruising
2%
Dermatitis radiation
2%
Cholesterol high
2%
Creatinine increased
2%
Neck pain
2%
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) - Other, specify
2%
Concentration impairment
2%
Memory impairment
2%
Spasticity
2%
Depression
2%
Insomnia
2%
Allergic rhinitis
2%
Productive cough
2%
Sleep apnea
2%
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions - Other, specify
2%
Dry eye
2%
Lymphedema
2%
Chest pain - cardiac
2%
Heart failure
2%
Gastric perforation
2%
Hypertriglyceridemia
2%
Dyspnea
2%
Cardiac disorders - Other, specify
2%
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
2%
Oral dysesthesia
2%
Chills
2%
Hypophosphatemia
2%
Chest wall pain
2%
Psychiatric disorders - Other, specify
2%
Hematuria
2%
Urinary tract obstruction
2%
Dysmenorrhea
2%
Skin hypopigmentation
2%
Urticaria
2%
Unintended pregnancy
2%
Flu like symptoms
2%
Nail infection
2%
Pancreatitis
2%
Blood and lymphatic system disorders - Other, specify
2%
Oral pain
2%
Fall
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Arm I (Sorafenib Tosylate)
Arm II (Placebo)
Crossover Group

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Physical function testing, questionnaireExperimental Treatment5 Interventions
Patients on active treatment complete questionnaires and undergo collection of blood samples and physical function assessments at baseline, and at 3 and 6 months. Survivors in surveillance complete questionnaires and undergo collection of blood sample and physical function assessment at baseline.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Biospecimen Collection
2004
Completed Phase 2
~1920

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Southern CaliforniaLead Sponsor
900 Previous Clinical Trials
1,595,588 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,621 Previous Clinical Trials
40,927,390 Total Patients Enrolled
Kimberly Miller, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Southern California

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