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Supporting older adults with advanced stomach, bile duct, and pancreatic cancer during chemotherapy

Plain-English translation of NCT06040801 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated February 2025 · Translation generated June 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This trial is designed to help older adults with advanced stomach, bile duct, or pancreatic cancer receive chemotherapy safely and effectively. All participants will undergo a wellness assessment to identify areas where they might need extra support—such as nutrition, physical fitness, or managing other health conditions. The study will then compare whether patients who receive personalized support based on their assessment do better during their chemotherapy treatment.

Older adults with these cancers often don't receive chemotherapy because doctors worry about side effects and whether they can tolerate the treatment. However, research shows that with proper support and planning, older patients can benefit from chemotherapy just like younger patients. This trial aims to find out if a structured wellness program helps older adults handle the treatment better and live longer with better quality of life.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are 65 years old or older
you have been diagnosed with metastatic (spread) or unresectable (cannot be surgically removed) gastric, biliary, or pancreatic cancer
you are expected to live at least 3 months
you are able to communicate clearly and willing to participate in the assessment procedures
you are able to sign an informed consent form

You likely don't qualify if…

you have significant cognitive impairment or memory loss that prevents you from cooperating with the assessment
you are currently receiving other cancer treatments such as radiation or surgery at the same time
you have multiple types of cancer that need treatment at the same time
you have already participated in this trial during a previous round of chemotherapy

What participation looks like

Within 7 days before you start chemotherapy, you will complete a wellness assessment that looks at your physical fitness, nutrition, medications, mood, and ability to manage daily activities. Based on the results, your doctor will either give you personalized recommendations to prepare you for chemotherapy (if the assessment shows you need support) or proceed with your standard treatment plan. You will continue with your regular chemotherapy visits and follow-up care as planned.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 27, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

Taiwan

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Key details

Sponsor

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Enrollment target

~138 participants

Started

December 2021

Primary completion

July 2026

This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.

Age range

65 Years and older

Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2025.

Contact the research team directly

Reach out to the team running this trial. Response times vary — some teams are faster than others.

Central contact

Wen-Chi Chou, M.D.

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Interested in joining?

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