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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 70 to 100

Assessing frailty in older patients undergoing digestive endoscopy

Official title: ASSESSMENT OF THE ADEQUACY IN CARE OF THE FRAGILE PATIENT IN A DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY UNIT FRIEND Study (FRailty In ENDoscopy) Estudi FRIEND (FRailty In ENDoscopy)

Run by Parc de Salut Mar · NCT06507527 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how frailty affects older patients over 70 who are having digestive endoscopy and whether it impacts their safety and the success of the procedure.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages70 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1474 (estimated)
SponsorParc de Salut Mar
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Barcelona)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 10, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 2027
Study endsFebruary 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT06507527 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 70 years and older who are scheduled for outpatient upper or lower digestive endoscopy.

Probably not a fit

Patients younger than 70 years or those requiring non-ambulatory endoscopies will not benefit from this study.

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 evaluate the prevalence of frailty among patients over 70 years old who are referred for outpatient digestive endoscopy. A geriatric assessment will be conducted using validated questionnaires to determine the degree of frailty and its impact on the safety and effectiveness of the endoscopic procedures. The study will analyze the relationship between frailty levels and the occurrence of adverse effects or inadequate preparations during endoscopy. By identifying modifiable factors, the study seeks to improve care protocols for frail patients undergoing these procedures.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic procedures for frail elderly patients.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of assessing frailty in this context is relatively novel, similar studies have shown that geriatric assessments can improve outcomes in elderly patients undergoing various medical procedures.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* It will include all patients over 70 years of age who are indicated to undergo an ambulatory upper or lower endoscopy.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age below 70 years
* Non-ambulatory endoscopies
* Assessment of test contraindications by the endoscopist
* Non-acceptance to enter the study

Where it's running

  • Parc de Salut Mar. Hospital del Mar
    Barcelona, Spain     Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Agustin Seoane Urgorri, Md — Parc de Salut Mar. Hospital del Mar
  • Study coordinator: Agustin Seoane Urgorri, Md
  • Email: aseoane@psmar.cat
  • Phone: 932403057

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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.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.