Helping Older Adults With Lung Cancer Manage Aging-Related Concerns
Tests a brief behavioral program for managing aging-related concerns in older adults with lung cancer.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Lung Cancer and Aging: Improving Well-being for Older Adults With Lung Cancer
Key facts
- Where
- Durham, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Duke University Health SystemDurham, United StatesNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Duke University
- Trial code
- NCT06636721
- Record updated
- 6 November 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this study is to develop a brief assessment and need-based behavioral intervention for addressing aging-specific concerns in older adults with lung cancer. The long-term goals of this research include identifying the unique concerns of these patients, providing patients with behavioral skills to address their symptom management needs, and enhancing patient engagement with healthcare specialties targeting aging-specific concerns.Read full original descriptionShow less
Lung Cancer and Aging (LuCA): Intervention Development for Addressing Aging-specific Concerns in Older Adults With Lung Cancer
The purpose of this study is to develop a brief assessment and need-based behavioral intervention for addressing aging-specific concerns in older adults with lung cancer. The long-term goals of this research include identifying the unique concerns of these patients, providing patients with behavioral skills to address their symptom management needs, and enhancing patient engagement with healthcare specialties targeting aging-specific concerns.
In the first phase of this study, participants (12 patients with lung cancer, 6 caregivers, 12 providers) will be asked to participate in two individual interviews (each 30-45 minutes in length) via teleconference. During the first interview, participants will be asked to provide feedback on the current version of the assessment and behavioral intervention. Participants will be asked to describe strengths and weaknesses of the materials, topics to add or remove, and any other suggested changes. After the research team has made changes to the materials, participants will be invited to complete a second interview to provide feedback on the updated materials.
In the second phase of the study, 16 older adults with lung cancer will complete the revised assessment and participate in the behavioral intervention, in order to a) evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the program and b) measure change in depression, anxiety, pain, and dyspnea.
** Phase I of the study was previously factored into the record via the overall status and start date, but the record has been revised as of 08-2026 and is now only a reflection of Phase II.
Inclusion: Lung cancer diagnosis; 60 years of age or older; Receiving active treatment at Duke University Health System; Able to speak/read English and provide informed consent.
Exclusion: Visual or hearing impairment, cognitive impairment, or severe mental illness interfering with participation.