Evaluating how frailty affects postoperative outcomes in surgical patients
Both Short- and Long-term Outcome Differences According to Patient Frailty
This study looks at how being frail affects recovery and survival after surgery for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kochi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kochi) |
| Trial ID | NCT05257226 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between patient frailty and postoperative outcomes, including quality of life and overall survival rates after surgery. By focusing on surgical patients, the study seeks to understand how varying levels of frailty can influence recovery and complications following surgical procedures. The research will analyze data collected from patients undergoing surgery to determine the impact of frailty on their postoperative experiences.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are surgical patients who are being evaluated for their frailty status prior to undergoing surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who have experienced significant weight loss, have distant metastases, or have severely impaired organ function may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative care strategies tailored to the frailty levels of patients, enhancing their recovery and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into frailty and surgical outcomes, this specific observational approach focusing on postoperative quality of life in relation to frailty is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * surgical patients Exclusion Criteria: * a body weight loss of \>10% during the 6 months before surgery; the presence of distant metastases; or seriously impaired function of vital organs because of respiratory, renal, or heart disease
Where this trial is running
Kochi
- Takehiro Okabayashi — Kochi, Japan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Takehiro Okabayashi
- Email: tokabaya@gmail.com
- Phone: +81- 88-837-3000
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.