Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Perioperative Geriatrics Intervention for Older Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgical Resection

Study Description

Brief Summary: The purpose of this research study is to addresses the challenge of managing the unique perioperative needs of older cancer patients undergoing surgical resection.

Detailed Description: In the proposed study, the investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial of a perioperative geriatrics intervention versus usual care in older patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers undergoing surgical resection. The perioperative geriatrics intervention will entail pre- and post-operative geriatric care for patients age ≥65 undergoing surgery for gastrointestinal cancers. Specifically, geriatric clinicians will evaluate and manage patients preoperatively in the outpatient setting and postoperatively in the inpatient setting as a consultant. The investigators will evaluate the effect of the perioperative geriatrics intervention on postoperative length of stay (primary outcome) and readmissions in a sample of 160 patients. The investigators will also assess the impact of the perioperative geriatrics intervention on patient-reported outcomes, including quality of life (QOL) and symptom burden. The study will take place at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 65 Years

Eligible Ages: OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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