Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 90

Evaluating how frailty affects postoperative outcomes in surgical patients

Official title: Both Short- and Long-term Outcome Differences According to Patient Frailty

Run by Kochi University · NCT05257226 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how being frail affects recovery and survival after surgery for patients.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorKochi University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Kochi)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2019
Main results expectedJanuary 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2030
Registry record updatedFebruary 25, 2022
Trial IDNCT05257226 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are surgical patients who are being evaluated for their frailty status prior to undergoing surgery.

Probably 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.

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 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.

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 gone: 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.

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

  • Takehiro Okabayashi
    Kochi, Japan
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.