Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable

Studying the Workflow of the American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Program to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Older Adults Undergoing Surgery at the James Cancer Hospital

United States4,000 participantsStarted 2026-06-15

Plain-language summary

This study examines how the American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, also called the ACS GSV Program, is implemented at the James Cancer Hospital. The program is designed to improve surgical care for adults age 65 and older by helping care teams identify and address age-related needs before, during, and after surgery. Older adults with cancer may have concerns related to physical function, memory or thinking, medications, social support, and goals of care. If these needs are not recognized, patients may be at higher risk for complications, longer hospital stays, readmission, or discharge to a facility instead of home. The ACS GSV Program includes standards for geriatric surgery leadership, goals-of-care discussions, screening for age-related vulnerabilities, care plans for identified needs, age-friendly perioperative care, and regular review of surgical outcomes. This study will evaluate how well these standards are adopted across surgical oncology services and whether implementation is associated with better outcomes, such as shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, fewer readmissions, and improved discharge outcomes. The results may help improve surgical care workflows for older adults undergoing cancer surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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

. Patient records for adults aged 65 years or older
. Patient records with a surgical encounter or preoperative evaluation within participating James Cancer Hospital surgical oncology services during the rollout period
. Patient records with data available in institutional electronic health record or institutional data systems
. Clinical staff age 18 years or older who are employed or credentialed at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and work within clinical areas affected by ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification implementation

Exclusion criteria

. Patient records for encounters occurring only at outside institutions or non-James hospitals within the enterprise

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.

1This trial is focused on improving how the hospital follows a specific set of geriatric surgery care steps — how would being part of this study actually change the day-to-day care I receive before, during, or after my surgery?
2Since this trial is not yet recruiting, do you know when it's expected to open, and should I plan my surgery timeline around it or go ahead with the standard surgical approach now?
3The study is measuring hospital length of stay as a key outcome — based on my specific cancer type and overall health, does my doctor think a geriatric-focused care program like this one could realistically shorten my recovery time in the hospital?
4This program is designed specifically for older adults — can my doctor explain what the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification care bundle includes and whether those components are already available to me outside of this study?
5Since this is listed as not a traditional clinical trial phase but rather a workflow study, does that mean there's no experimental treatment involved, and how does that affect the risks or benefits compared to my other surgical care options?

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

Adoption of the Core ACS GSV Care Bundle

Timeframe: From ACS GSV implementation through study completion, up to 3 years.

Hospital Length of Stay

Timeframe: From admission for the index surgical hospitalization until hospital discharge, assessed up to 30 days after surgery.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07606287

SponsorOhio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12-31

Contact for this trial

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

800-293-5066 OSUCCCClinicaltrials@osumc.edu

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Breast Carcinoma trials