Status:
RECRUITING
Frailty and Muscle Strength Tests in Older Adults Undergoing Major Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Conditions:
Frailty
Sarcopenia
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn if simple tests for frailty and muscle strength can help predict which older adults (age 65 and older) are at higher risk for problems after major abdo...
Detailed Description
This observational study aims to assess whether brief, objective frailty and muscle-strength tests can be feasibly incorporated into routine preoperative evaluations and whether these assessments pred...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants may be eligible for this study if they meet the following conditions:
- Age 65 years or older.
- Scheduled for elective (planned, non-emergency) major abdominal surgery, including colorectal, hepatobiliary, gynecologic, or urologic procedures.
- Able to attend a routine preoperative evaluation visit.
- Able and willing to complete brief assessments for muscle strength, walking, breathing strength, memory, and nutrition.
Exclusion
- Participants will not be eligible for the study if they have any of the following conditions:
- Surgery is an emergency procedure.
- Unable to walk independently (for example, dependent on a wheelchair or bed-bound).
- Significant cognitive impairment that prevents understanding or completing study tests.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 19 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06988176
Start Date
June 19 2025
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
August 12 2025
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University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599