Evaluating frailty's impact on recovery after colorectal cancer surgery
Can the Frailty Score Independently Predict Surgical Risk and Postoperative Morbidity in Patients With Colorectal Cancer?
This study is trying to see if measuring frailty in older patients can help predict how well they recover after colorectal cancer surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Yenimahalle) |
| Trial ID | NCT06866678 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess how the Edmonton Frailty Index (EFI) can predict postoperative complications in older patients undergoing elective colorectal cancer surgery. By focusing on patients aged 65 and older, the study seeks to establish a clearer understanding of how frailty affects surgical outcomes, including complications and hospital stay duration. Participants will be evaluated for frailty before surgery, and their postoperative recovery will be monitored for 30 days to gather data on various outcomes. The findings could provide valuable insights into improving care for this vulnerable population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 65 years and older who are scheduled for elective colorectal cancer surgery.
Not a fit: Patients requiring emergency surgery or those with severe comorbidities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance preoperative assessments and lead to better management strategies for older colorectal cancer patients, potentially reducing postoperative complications.
How similar studies have performed: While frailty has been studied in general surgical populations, this specific focus on colorectal cancer patients is relatively novel and underexplored.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 65 years and older * Patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer * Patients scheduled for elective (non-emergency) surgery * Individuals eligible for preoperative frailty assessment using the Edmonton Frailty Scale (EFS) * Patients who can be followed for at least 30 days postoperatively * Patients able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients requiring emergency surgery * Neurological or psychiatric disorders that prevent the assessment of consciousness level * Severe comorbidities (Patients with extremely high surgical risk due to severe cardiovascular, respiratory, or other systemic diseases) * Patients who do not or cannot provide informed consent
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Yenimahalle
- Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital Clinic of Anesthesiology and Rea — Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mustafa Kemal SAHIN — Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital Clinic of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
- Study coordinator: Mustafa Kemal SAHIN
- Email: mksahin@msn.com
- Phone: +905075800976
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.