A study on frailty and dependence in older adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to identify clinical and biological phenotypic clusters associated with frailty syndrome in older adults. It will establish a prospective population-based cohort called CohorFES to facilitate frailty phenotyping and create a biobank for future research. The study will also validate the Frailty Trait Scale 5 (FTS5) as a practical tool for early detection and management of frailty in clinical settings. By understanding the trajectories leading to disability, the study seeks to improve preventive strategies against frailty.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* women and men 65 years old or above visited in the outpatient clinics of participant centers
* Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients in a critical situation of end of live or Barthel scale \<60.

Where it's running

• Hospital del Mar Research Institute
  Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Xavier Nogues, PhD — Hospital del Mar
• Study coordinator: Natalia Garcia-Giralt, PhD
• Email: ngarcia@researchmar.net
• Phone: 00346160497

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.