๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-03

Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Adolescents and Young Adults With Colorectal Cancer (NCT04832763)

Colorectal Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Pilot Study of Medical and Psychosocial Issues

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿฉบ Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: University of Southern California

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study investigates the medical and psychosocial consequences of colorectal cancer on adolescents and young adults. Measuring physical function in adolescents and young adults with colorectal cancer may help doctors better understand the level of physical function during cancer treatment and how to improve the management of colorectal cancer in adolescents and young adults. This study may also help design a future exercise program to decrease risk factors including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Los Angeles General Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE)
  • Medical Chart Review (OTHER)
  • Physical Performance Testing (OTHER)
  • Quality-of-Life Assessment (OTHER)
  • Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Los Angeles General Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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