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NCT05582772 TOward a comPrehensive Supportive Care Intervention for Older Men With Metastatic Prostate Cancer

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NCT ID NCT05582772
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University Health Network, Toronto
Condition Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 168 participants
Start Date 2023-05-23
Primary Completion 2027-02-28

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Male only
Min Age 65 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
GA+M InterventionRSM interventionGA+RSM intervention

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 168 participants in total. It began in 2023-05-23 with a primary completion date of 2027-02-28.

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Brief Summary

TOPCOP3 is a pilot factorial RCT of geriatric assessment and management, remote symptom monitoring, both interventions or neither, accompanied by an embedded process evaluation. This design is widely used to guide the evaluation of complex interventions and provides important data to aid design of larger RCTs. The trial itself falls within pilot trial goals including obtaining variance estimates for outcomes, assessment of recruitment potential, and understanding implementation issues vital to designing a larger trial. The investigators have clear feasibility objectives and an analytic plan as well as criteria to determine success and strong support from cancer advocacy and policy groups.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Starting an ARAT or started an ARAT within 2 weeks prior to being approached or switching ARATs due to progression or toxicity 2. Diagnosed with mPC (castration-sensitive or resistant) or nmCRPC (non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer) 3. At least 65 years old 4. Able to provide written informed consent 5. Has a working telephone Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unable to speak English (as contact with the nurse interventionist is via phone, not all outcome measures are available in multiple languages) 2. Major neuropsychiatric abnormalities (severe depression or moderate-severe dementia) 3. Life expectancy \<3 months as estimated by the oncologist

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Shabbir Alibhai, MD

✉ shabbir.alibhai@uhn.ca

📞 (416) 340-5125

Principal Investigator

Shabbir Alibhai, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

UHN - Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05582772 clinical trial?

This trial is open to male participants only, aged 65 Years or older, studying Metastatic Prostate Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05582772 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05582772 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at shabbir.alibhai@uhn.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05582772 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Toronto, Canada, Toronto, Canada, Toronto, Canada.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05582772 clinical trial?

NCT05582772 is sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto. The principal investigator is Shabbir Alibhai, MD at UHN - Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The trial plans to enroll 168 participants.

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