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Arm I (Telephone-based coaching session) for Lung Cancer

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Recruiting

Led By Dan Raz

Research Sponsored by City of Hope Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age >= 65 years

Scheduled to undergo lung surgery for lung cancer or suspected lung cancer with curative intent (neoadjuvant therapy allowed)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up at 30, 60 and 180 days post discharge

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Study Summary

This trial is comparing two methods for helping older adults who are having surgery for lung cancer and their caregivers improve their physical function. One method is telephone-based coaching for physical activity, and the other is self

Who is the study for?

This trial is for older adults scheduled for lung cancer surgery and their caregivers. It aims to see if phone coaching or self-monitoring can help maintain physical function during this time. Participants should be able to perform basic exercises and have access to a telephone.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests two methods: one where participants receive regular phone calls from a coach who guides them through physical activities, and another where they monitor their own exercise routine without guidance.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions involve non-invasive techniques like exercise and educational support, side effects are minimal but may include typical exercise-related discomforts such as muscle soreness or fatigue.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 65 years old or older.

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I am scheduled for lung surgery with the aim to cure lung cancer.

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I am 18 years old or older.

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I can read and understand English or Spanish and am willing to complete surveys about my health.

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I have been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ at 30, 60 and 180 days post discharge

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~at 30, 60 and 180 days post discharge

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at 30, 60 and 180 days post discharge for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Objective patient functional capacity

Secondary outcome measures

Caregiver reported quality of life

Functional capacity

Hospital readmissions

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Arm I (Telephone-based coaching session)Experimental Treatment6 Interventions

Patients attend telephone-based coaching sessions over 20-50 minutes once 7-14 days before standard of care surgery, and then at days 7, 14, 21, and 51 post-discharge, for a total of 5 sessions. Patients also receive a personalized physical activity program and set fitness goals. FCGs also receive coaching and serve as a walking buddy for their patient. Patients and FCGs also wear an activity monitor throughout the trial.

Group II: Arm II (Written education)Active Control5 Interventions

Patients receive written educational materials on physical activity and cancer survivorship. Patients and FCGs also wear an activity monitor throughout the trial.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH

13,672 Previous Clinical Trials

40,926,059 Total Patients Enrolled

City of Hope Medical CenterLead Sponsor

567 Previous Clinical Trials

1,922,278 Total Patients Enrolled

Dan RazPrincipal InvestigatorCity of Hope Medical Center

3 Previous Clinical Trials

228 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the current number of participants being admitted into this clinical study?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov clearly indicates that this trial is actively seeking participants. The study was initially published on May 13th, 2024 and underwent its most recent update on December 28th, 2023. A total of 382 individuals are being enrolled in this research project at a single designated site."

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Are researchers currently seeking participants for this study?

"Indeed, as indicated on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is currently in the recruitment phase. The trial was initially posted on May 13th, 2024 and underwent its last update on December 28th, 2023. The research team aims to enroll a total of 382 patients from a single site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Telephone-based Physical Activity Coaching or Self Monitored Physical Activity to Improve Physical Function in Older Adults Who Are Undergoing Surgery for Lung Cancer and Their Caregivers

2023. "Telephone-based Physical Activity Coaching or Self Monitored Physical Activity to Improve Physical Function in Older Adults Who Are Undergoing Surgery for Lung Cancer and Their Caregivers". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06196008.

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