Evaluating frailty in older patients undergoing surgery

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 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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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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.