Care Planning Framework in Advanced Cancer (ABC123)

Description

Pilot study assessing the feasibility and acceptability of the ABC123 framework, as well as goal concordance between patient and clinician stated goals. Patients \>60 years old with recently diagnosed advanced, incurable cancer in for a first consultation at a participating medical oncology clinic. The team will pilot test the ABC123 framework delivery by an advanced practice provider working with a medical oncologist to inform the overall care planning process. This framework will routinely incorporate and implement existing resources from these 3 transdisciplinary tenets (geriatric, oncology, and palliative medicine) into initial care planning in a patient-centered manner. The team will follow patients from initial care planning to 6 months post-intervention and assess additional stakeholder feedback on barriers and facilitators to implementation.

Conditions

Advanced Cancer

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Study overview

Pilot study assessing the feasibility and acceptability of the ABC123 framework, as well as goal concordance between patient and clinician stated goals. Patients \>60 years old with recently diagnosed advanced, incurable cancer in for a first consultation at a participating medical oncology clinic. The team will pilot test the ABC123 framework delivery by an advanced practice provider working with a medical oncologist to inform the overall care planning process. This framework will routinely incorporate and implement existing resources from these 3 transdisciplinary tenets (geriatric, oncology, and palliative medicine) into initial care planning in a patient-centered manner. The team will follow patients from initial care planning to 6 months post-intervention and assess additional stakeholder feedback on barriers and facilitators to implementation.

Feasibility and Acceptability of the ABC123 Framework for Advanced Cancer Care

Care Planning Framework in Advanced Cancer (ABC123)

Condition
Advanced Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Aurora

University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Provision to sign and date the consent form
  • 2. Age \>65 years old, or \>60 with at least one deficit on a geriatric screen.
  • 3. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study
  • 4. Diagnosis of a solid-tumor cancer that is not curable with surgery or radiation within the 6 mos. prior to consenting. And that would potentially be treated with systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy. If molecular marker status is pending for a particular tumor, patients may still be approached for enrollment in the study.
  • 5. New patient consultation within the UCHealth Denver Metro system or newly diagnosed with recurrent metastatic/incurable disease
  • 6. English speaking only for the pilot portion
  • 1. Have a diagnosis of a different advanced cancer that has required systemic therapy
  • 2. Have any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the well-being of the subject or the study or prevent the subject from meeting or performing study requirements

Ages Eligible for Study

60 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Colorado, Denver,

Elizabeth Kessler, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Colorado, Denver

Study Record Dates

2026-12