The purpose of this study was to compare the sensitivity and specificity of the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI), Mini Nutritional Assessment Scale-Short Form (mNA-SF) and Systemic Immune-Inflammatory Index (SII) values calculated in the preoperative evaluation in patients over 65 years of age who underwent gastrointestinal surgery, in predicting morbidity and mortality in the postoperative period.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients scheduled to undergo gastrointestinal surgery.
Age 65 years and older.
ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status class 3 or 4.
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 21 or higher
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who do not consent to participate in the study.
Patients with acute infection during the preoperative period.
Patients who received albumin replacement in the preoperative period.
Patients with a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score below 21.
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
Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII)
Timeframe: Preoperative (Baseline)
2
Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) as a predictor of postoperative complications
Timeframe: Preoperative (Baseline)
3
Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (mNA-SF) score
Timeframe: Preoperative (Baseline)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07374055
SponsorDr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital