Frailty and Muscle Strength Tests in Older Adults Undergoing Major Surgery (NCT06988176) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Frailty and Muscle Strength Tests in Older Adults Undergoing Major Surgery
United States100 participantsStarted 2025-06-19
Plain-language 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 abdominal surgery.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Do measures of frailty and muscle strength, taken before surgery, predict complications after surgery?
* Can these tests be easily done during a routine pre-surgical visit?
Participants will:
* Complete brief tests measuring muscle strength, breathing strength, physical function, nutrition status, body composition, and memory during a regular pre-surgical clinic appointment.
* Allow researchers to review their medical records 30 and 90 days after surgery to identify any complications or health problems.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
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 Criteria:
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.
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
1
Feasibility of Frailty Assessment Integration
Timeframe: At the time of the preoperative assessment
2
Predictive Capability of Frailty Measures for Postoperative Complications