Screening for functional fragilities before open aortic surgery

Pre-operative Screening of Functional Fragilities Before Open Aortic Surgery : a New Area

Observational University Paul Sabatier of Toulouse · NCT06201338

This study is trying to see if checking for certain weaknesses in patients before open aortic surgery can help them recover better and have better outcomes after the operation.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Paul Sabatier of Toulouse Academic / other
Locations1 site (Toulouse)
Trial IDNCT06201338 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the functional frailties of patients prior to undergoing open aortic surgery for conditions such as aortic aneurysm and occlusion. It seeks to establish a comprehensive preoperative assessment that goes beyond traditional cardiological and respiratory evaluations by incorporating a specific fragility scale. This approach is intended to identify corrective measures that can be implemented before surgery to improve patient outcomes and simplify postoperative recovery. The study will involve patients from the vascular surgery department at Toulouse university hospital.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for open aortic surgery in the vascular surgery department.

Not a fit: Patients who refuse to participate in the study will not receive any benefit from this assessment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved preoperative assessments and better postoperative recovery for patients undergoing open aortic surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of assessing functional frailties preoperatively is gaining attention, this specific comprehensive assessment has not been widely tested in similar studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients undergoing open aortic surgery in the vascular surgery department

Exclusion Criteria:

* patient refusal

Where this trial is running

Toulouse

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Aortic AneurysmAortic Occlusion
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.