Personalized approach to assess frailty in older adults undergoing colonoscopy
Official title: A Personalised Approach Utilising the Frailty Index to Empower Consumers to Make Informed Decisions About Having a Colonoscopy to Avoid Low Value Care. A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.
Run by Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia · NCT05292989 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a personalized approach that considers frailty can help older adults decide whether they really need a colonoscopy and if it makes them feel more satisfied with their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Woolloongabba, Queensland) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 14, 2023 |
| Main results expected | February 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | February 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 1, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05292989 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals aged over 65 who are able to understand study instructions and participate in assessments.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to consent or participate in the required assessments will 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 study focuses on older adults over 65 years who may be at risk for adverse outcomes from colonoscopy due to frailty. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a personalized approach that includes a frailty assessment and tailored information or the current standard care for surveillance colonoscopy. The aim is to evaluate patient satisfaction and the percentage of colonoscopies that can be avoided by considering frailty in clinical decision-making. By engaging patients and clinicians, the study seeks to enhance informed decision-making and minimize risks associated with colonoscopy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to safer and more effective management of gastrointestinal diseases in frail older adults.
How similar studies have gone: While frailty assessments are gaining attention, this specific personalized approach in the context of colonoscopy surveillance is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged over 65 years of age * Ability to understand the study instructions and answering questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to consent or participate in the assessments (e.g. frailty assessment) that are required as part of this project. * Lack of informed consent
Where it's running
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Princess Alexandra Hospital
Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.