Assessing frailty in older patients undergoing digestive endoscopy
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)
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1474 (estimated) |
| Ages | 70 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Parc de Salut Mar Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Barcelona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06507527 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 70 years and older who are scheduled for outpatient upper or lower digestive endoscopy.
Not a fit: Patients younger than 70 years or those requiring non-ambulatory endoscopies will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Barcelona
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.