Plain-English translation of NCT06313853 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · 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.
This study is testing a communication program called COACH-Cog designed to help older adults who have both dementia and cancer work with their doctors and care partners to make cancer treatment decisions. The program includes a coaching session for patients and their care partners, plus feedback about the patient's thinking and memory abilities to discuss with their cancer doctor. The goal is to make sure that cancer care plans respect what matters most to the patient.
When someone has both dementia and cancer, making decisions about cancer treatment can be especially hard—doctors may not always know about memory or thinking problems, and patients and families may feel rushed or confused. This trial exists to test whether helping doctors and families communicate better about these thinking challenges leads to cancer care plans that truly fit what the patient wants and needs.
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If you join this study, you and your care partner will meet with a communication coach who will help you practice discussing your memory concerns and cancer treatment options with your doctor. Your doctor will also receive information about your thinking and memory abilities along with suggestions for how to support you. Some participants will receive this coaching program, while others will receive usual cancer care; either way, the study team will follow up with you to see how your cancer care decisions went and how well you and your care partner felt supported.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
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