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Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 65 to 90

Investigating the link between blood tests and frailty in older patients undergoing surgery

Official title: Relationship Between Albumin/Creatine Ratio, B12, Folate, and Frailty Index in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Malignancy Surgery

Run by Ankara Etlik City Hospital · NCT06393647 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if certain blood test results can help doctors understand and manage frailty in older patients who are having surgery for stomach cancer.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages65 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorAnkara Etlik City Hospital
Government
Locations2 sites (Çankaya, Ankara and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 15, 2024
Main results expectedNovember 15, 2026
Study endsDecember 1, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 30, 2026
Trial IDNCT06393647 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients over 65 years old with gastrointestinal malignancy who are classified under ASA risk groups I, II, or III.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 65 years old or those with an ASA score of IV or higher 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 explore the relationship between frailty status and various preoperative blood test levels, including Albumin/Creatinine, B12, and Folate, in patients over 65 years old undergoing gastrointestinal malignancy surgery. Frailty is assessed using established scales such as the Frailty Scale Version 9 and the Quality of Life Scale Short Form-36. By identifying modifiable factors contributing to frailty, the study seeks to inform interventions that could improve patient outcomes. The findings may help in early detection and management of frailty in surgical patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved preoperative assessments and interventions for frail elderly patients, enhancing their surgical outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While the relationship between frailty and various blood tests has been explored in other studies, this specific investigation into the combination of these parameters in surgical patients is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are over 65 years old.
* Patients classified under ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) risk groups I, II, and III.
* Patients with gastrointestinal malignancy undergoing surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are under 65 years old.
* Patients with an ASA score of IV or higher.
* Patients who refuse to participate in the study.
* Patients undergoing emergency surgeries will be excluded from the study

Where it's running

  • Yusuf
    Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)     Recruiting
  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital
    Ankara, Varlık Mahallesi, Halil Sezai Erkut Caddesi Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye)     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.
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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.