Evaluating frailty in older patients undergoing surgery
Perioperative Frailty and Postoperative Complications: a Prospective Study
This study is trying to see how frailty affects older patients over 65 who are having surgery and how it relates to their recovery and hospital stay.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 138 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dr. Negrin University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas) |
| Trial ID | NCT05893342 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients over 65 years old who are scheduled for urgent or elective surgery. It aims to assess the prevalence of frailty and its impact on postoperative outcomes, including mortality and complications. Over a period of three months, 100 patients will be evaluated using various frailty assessment scales to determine their association with hospital stay duration, readmission rates, and loss of functional independence. The study seeks to identify the most effective frailty assessment tools for use in the perioperative setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 65 and older who are undergoing scheduled or urgent surgical procedures.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments or language barriers that prevent them from participating in the assessment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved preoperative assessments and tailored interventions for frail elderly patients, potentially reducing complications and enhancing recovery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have indicated that assessing frailty in surgical patients can lead to better management strategies, suggesting this approach has potential based on previous findings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 65 years old undergoing urgent or scheduled surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Language barrier * Cognitive impairment or inability to assist in clinical assessment during the study * Refusal to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas
- Ángel Becerra — Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ángel Becerra, PhD — Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín
- Study coordinator: Ángel Becerra, PhD
- Email: angbecbol@gmail.com
- Phone: +34676229025
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.