Virtual care to help older surgical patients with frailty recover at home
Official title: Virtual, Innovative, Postsurgical Care To Optimize Return Home for Older People With frailtY: the VICTORY Randomized Trial
Run by Ottawa Hospital Research Institute · NCT06503198 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using virtual care with CloudDX technology can help older patients with frailty recover better at home after surgery compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ottawa, Ontario) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 29, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | January 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | October 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06503198 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals over 60 years old diagnosed with frailty who are scheduled for elective surgery.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are preoperatively residing in institutions or those unable to use virtual care technology 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
The VICTORY trial aims to improve post-surgical care for older patients with frailty by comparing the effectiveness of virtual care using CloudDX technology to standard care. This innovative approach addresses the high risk of complications and hospital readmissions faced by frail surgical patients. Participants will receive remote monitoring and support from a multidisciplinary team following their surgery, with the goal of increasing the number of days they can remain at home. The study seeks to fill a critical gap in care for this vulnerable population, leveraging technology to enhance recovery and independence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery outcomes and quality of life for older surgical patients with frailty.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using virtual care for post-surgical recovery is promising, this specific application for frail older adults is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \> 60years 2. Diagnosis of frailty (Clinical Frailty Score \>4) 3. Elective surgery 4. Fluent in English Exclusion Criteria: 1. Preoperative institutional residence 2. Planned postoperative non-home discharge (i.e. rehabilitation or convalescence) 3. Patient unable to interact with virtual care and/or technology 4. Cognitive impairment preventing ability to provide independent informed consent to surgery and the trial 5. Patient lives in an area without cellular or internet service
Where it's running
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The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sylvie Aucoin, MD — The Ottawa Hospital
- Study coordinator: Emily Hladkowicz, PhD
- Email: emhladkowicz@toh.ca
- Phone: 613-798-5555
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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.