Pilot program to offer comprehensive geriatric assessments before major surgery.
Official title: Implementation Pilot of Preoperative CGA Referral Process for Older Patients Undergoing Major Surgery
Run by University of Wisconsin, Madison · NCT06184724 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This pilot will try a system-level package to see if more people aged 80 and older can get a full comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) before elective major surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Madison Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madison, Wisconsin) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 28, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 2028 |
| Study ends | April 2029 |
| Registry record updated | March 19, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06184724 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are patients aged 80 or older scheduled for elective inpatient major surgery, along with the surgeons and clinic staff in their care pathways.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 80, those undergoing emergency or outpatient procedures, or anyone not treated at the participating University of Wisconsin site are unlikely to benefit from this pilot.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The study applies a system-level implementation package that streamlines referrals and provides education to surgeons and clinic staff to increase preoperative comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGA) for older adults. Participants include patients aged 80 or older scheduled for elective inpatient major surgery and the medical and surgical providers who care for them. Outcomes compare the proportion of eligible older adults who receive a full CGA (reach) and the rate at which providers use CGA (adoption) against a historical baseline. Findings will inform the design of a larger trial that combines implementation strategies with testing of clinical effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the package could increase access to preoperative CGA for older adults, enabling more tailored care planning before major surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Preoperative CGA programs and implementation efforts have been tried in other centers with promising but variable results, so this pilot builds on existing, mixed evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient aged 80 or older who is scheduled for an elective inpatient major surgery 2. Providers working in a clinic (aged 18 and older) where pCGA is performed or a related anesthesia pre-operative clinic 3. Surgeons (adults older than 18) with a patient aged 80 or older who is scheduled for an elective inpatient major surgery Exclusion criteria: * None
Where it's running
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Julia R Berian, MD, MS — University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Study coordinator: Julia R Berian, MD, MS
- Email: berian@wisc.edu
- Phone: 6082634224
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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.