Incidence and Risk Factors for Hospitalization-Associated Disability (NCT02572999) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Incidence and Risk Factors for Hospitalization-Associated Disability
Belgium80 participantsStarted 2015-10
Plain-language summary
This prospective cohort study aims to determine the incidence of hospitalization-associated disability and its association with risk factors at the patient level and with care and hospital processes. For this, patients aged 70 years or older admitted for elective valve surgery or elective transcatheter aortic valve implantation or as a result of symptomatic moderate to severe valvular heart disease will be consecutively included from 01 October 2015 to 29 February 2016.
Who can participate
Age range
70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 70 years or older
* Admitted for elective heart valve surgery (replacement, repair or combined with CABG) or if admitted for elective transcatheter aortic valve implantation, or if a patient presents with symptomatic moderate to severe valvular heart disease on hospital admission as evidenced by moderate to severe valve regurgitation (≥ 2/4) or aortic valve area ≤ 1cm2 or mitral valve area ≤ 1.5cm2 and if one of the following symptoms is present: heart failure, decreased exercise tolerance, (exertional) dyspnea, (exertional) angina, (exertional) syncope
* Dutch speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Life expectancy less than 6 months
* Expected length of stay less than 48 hours
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.