Ongoing Studies
Ongoing Danish studies including older adults with cancer
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The SaVe Study
To investigate the development of vertigo/dizziness, decline in walking balance, and sarcopenia and the effect of comprehensive geriatric assessment and 12 weeks of targeted group-based exercise three times/week (i.e., vestibular and balance exercises and progressive resistance training) to counteract the symptoms in older patients with colorectal cancer treated with chemotherapy.
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Research group:
Katrine Storm Piper, Ph.d. studerende og fysioterapeut, Rigshospitalet, Jan Christensen, Lektor og fysioterapeut, Rigshospitalet og Cecilia Lund, Klinisk Forskningslektor og geriater, Herlev og Gentofte hospital.
contact
Katerine Piper
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The PROGNOSIS Study
Comprehensive project including a large cohort study of older adults with cancer and two randomized control trials. The overall aim of the project is to examine the effect of quality of life in older adults (cohort) and improve outcomes in older adults with frailty undergoing cancer treatment (RCT).
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Research group:
Helena M. Ditzel, MD, Ann-Kristine W. Giger, MD, Trine L. Jørgensen, MD, Cecilia M. Lund, MD, Per Pfeiffer, MD, Marianne Ewertz, MD, Henrik Ditzel, MD, Jesper Ryg, MD.
Contact: helena.mogelbjerg.ditzel@rsyd.dk
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FRAGINOC study: The impact of FRAilty screening and Geriatric assessment and INtervention in older patients with epithelial Ovarian Cancer
To examine whether CGA and physical training can increase the number of patients referred to IDS, completion of chemotherapy treatment, and its impact on treatment outcomes and quality of life. Additionally, to examine the performance of three screening tools to identify deficiencies in CGA.
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Research Group:
Tine Henrichsen Schnack, Onkogynækologisk kirurg og overlæge, Odense Universitetshospital, Cristina Ph.d. studerende Daviu Cobian, læge, Sjællands Universitetshospital, Roskilde og Ph.d. studerende Jacob Ohm Oreskov, læge, Rigshospitalet.
Contact: Tine Henrichsen Schnack,
e-mail: tine.henrichsen.schnack@rsyd.dk
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The IMPROVE Study
Randomized controlled trial examining the effects of Geriatric Assessment and Treatment on Quality of Life and physical functioning in Older Patients with Frailty and Hematological Cancer.
Research Group:
Nina Andersen, MD, Jesper Ryg, MD, Cecilia Lund, MD,Wee Kheng Soo, MD, Ann-Kristine W. Giger, MD, Henrik Frederiksen
Contact: Nina Andersen
e-mail: Nina.andersen@rsyd.dk
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The Competence Study
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of a perioperative Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), tailored interventions, and implementation of an interdisciplinary collaboration in older, frail patients with bladder cancer undergoing radical cystectomy.
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Research group:
Katharina Skovhus Prior, MD, PhD. student, Dept. of Urology and Dept. of Geriatric Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital and Aarhus University. Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen, Professor and Chair, Department of Urology, Aarhus University Hospital and Dept. of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University.
Contact: Katharina Skovhus Prior,
e-mail: katans@rm.dk
06
Pre-KiT - Pre-habilitation prior to surgery for kidney tumors: a randomized, controlled trial
To investigate if one month of pre-habilitation prior to surgery for kidney tumors can reduce the loss of physical function, allowing patients to return to their habitual physical activity more quickly.
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Research Group:
PI: Mikkel Mejlgaard Fode, Professor, overlæge, Afdeling for Urinvejssygdomme, Herlev og Gentofte hospital. CI: Marie Mykløy Haslund, Ph.d.-studerende, læge, Afdeling for Urinvejssygdomme, Herlev og Gentofte hospital.
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Contact: Marie Mykløy Haslund,
e-mail: marie.mykloey.haslund@regionh.dk
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07
ERAS 3.0: Enhanced recovery at home for older people after resection for colonic cancer
To combine the ERAS principles for surgical patients with the home-based geriatric, nutritional and physical interventions used in medical patients to hopefully further optimize the outcomes for older patients. with frailty undergoing surgery for colon cancer.
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Research Group:
Troels Gammeltoft Dolin, Ph.d. og geriater, Herlev og Gentofte hospital og Cecilia Lund, Klinisk Forskningslektor og geriater, Herlev og Gentofte hospital.
Contact: Troels Gammeltoft Dolin,
e-mail: troels.gammeltoft.dolin@regionh.dk