Age-related Conditions in the Context of Multimorbidity and Frailty: Relative Weight of Frailty i… (NCT06324149) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Age-related Conditions in the Context of Multimorbidity and Frailty: Relative Weight of Frailty in Determining the Course and Outcomes of Different Chronic Diseases and Viceversa
Italy500 participantsStarted 2024-03-07
Plain-language summary
Observational study. Participants of the FRASNET study (9th March 2017, Protocol No. 24/INT/2017) who were evaluated in 2016 and 2017 will be contacted to be re-evaluated with multidimensional visits as part of the present study in order to assess trajectories and biomarkers of frailty and sarcopenia. Moreover, are going to evaluate with the same multidimensional visits patients with mild cognitive impairment and dementia followed up at the Neurologic Unit of the San Raffaele Hospital.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Having participated in the FRASNET study or being a patient with mild cognitive impairment or dementia followed up at the Neurologic Unit of the San Raffaele Hospital
* Ability to sign written informed consent
* \> 18 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
* Life expectancy \< 6 months
* Unwillingness to participate in the study
* Unstable clinical disease(for ex. serious acute pathologies)
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.
What they're measuring
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identify new molecular markers of frailty and sarcopenia