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Epidemiological Observatory on the Health Conditions of Inpatients Aged 65 or Older at the INRCA Research Hospitals

Italy2,250 participantsStarted 2011-05-05

Plain-language summary

The goal of this research study is to collect clinical data, comprehensive geriatric assessment, risk factors, biological data and blood samples from inpatients aged 65 and older at the INRCA research hospitals (Italy). All data will be stored in a research bank and used to better clarify the mechanisms underlying the condition of "frailty" in aged patients. The database will be created on the INRCA server platform by establishing a safe HTTPS protocol.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 or older * Inpatients at the different INRCA research hospital facilities (Italy) Exclusion Criteria: * Inpatients who have not/for those the informed consent was not given

What they're measuring

Descriptive-epidemiological analysis of health conditions

Timeframe: participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 10 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01397682

SponsorIstituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-05

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