Clinical trials
Frailty in Adult Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting frailty in adult surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 16 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06857981Recruiting
Prepare for Your Surgery: A Program for Frail Patients
This trial is for people who are frail and planning to have elective surgery in at least 4 weeks. It focuses on a program to help you prepare for your surgery, so you may have a better recovery.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT07367828Recruiting
Frailty screening for older adults before surgery
This study tests how well simple frailty screening tools predict recovery and complications after major surgery in people aged 70 and older. The goal is to help doctors and patients better understand surgical risks.
Reykjavik, HofudborgarsvaedidAges 70 years+ - NCT07452263Recruiting
Frailty screening tool for older adults before major surgery
This study tests a simple frailty screening tool in older adults before major surgery. It aims to see if the tool helps identify patients who might need extra support before and after their operation.
Reykjavik, HofudborgarsvaedidAges 70 years+ - NCT07176455Enrolling by invitation
Dietary habits after stomach cancer surgery
This trial studies how older stomach cancer survivors' eating habits change after surgery and tests ways to help them eat healthier. It focuses on people who just had their stomach cancer removed.
NanjingAges 60 years+ - NCT06889545Recruiting
Comparing ways to measure frailty before surgery in older adults
This trial compares different ways to measure frailty in people aged 70+ before surgery lasting at least 2 hours, to see which tool works best.
HamburgAges 70 years+ - NCT06955975Recruiting
Pectin supplement for frailty in older adults
This study tests if daily pectin, a fiber found in fruits, can improve strength and health in older adults who are frail or pre-frail. It compares pectin to a placebo over time.
Nottingham, NottinghamAges 65 years+ - NCT07432009Recruiting
Hip replacement and confusion risk in older adults
This study looks at whether older adults who get a hip replacement may experience confusion after surgery. It aims to find factors that might help prevent or reduce this confusion.
BrnoAges 65 years+ - NCT06271239Recruiting
Exercise Program for Older Adults
This study tests a gentle exercise program called VIVIFRAIL® to help older adults stay strong and active. You'll do simple movements in a group setting designed to improve balance and strength.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 60 years+ - NCT07505758Recruiting
Recovery after surgery in adults 80 and older
This study looks at how well adults aged 80 or older recover after planned surgery that requires an overnight hospital stay. The goal is to understand recovery using a simple questionnaire.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 80 years+ - NCT07220512Recruiting
Exercise help for ovarian, fallopian, or endometrial cancer
This trial tests a special exercise program during chemotherapy before surgery. It may help patients with certain gynecologic cancers get stronger and better prepared for treatment.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT07454616Recruiting
Supplement and exercise study for pre-frail adults
This study tests whether a special nutrient supplement combined with a simple exercise routine can improve health markers linked to living longer. It is designed for adults who are starting to feel less strong or energetic but are not yet frail.
SingaporeAges 50–80 - NCT07464730Recruiting
High-flow nasal oxygen after high-risk surgery for frail adults
This trial tests whether using high-flow nasal oxygen after surgery helps frail patients recover better and avoid breathing problems. It includes people having long abdominal, vascular, or chest surgeries who have several health risks like older age, low oxygen levels, or heart or lung conditions.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06516198Recruiting
Ear acupressure before lung surgery
This study tests whether ear acupressure can help people get stronger before major lung surgery. You'll wear small seeds on your ears and do exercise prehabilitation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50 years+ - NCT06279793RecruitingPhase 2
Fish oil for recovery after high-risk heart surgery
This trial tests if giving fish oil through a vein before and after heart surgery can help patients recover faster. It is for people who have a high risk of complications during surgery.
AugsburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07531836Recruiting
Exercise and wellness program before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a personalized exercise and wellness program before surgery helps older adults with breast cancer recover better and stay stronger. You would work with a team to prepare your body for surgery over several weeks.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 65 years+ - NCT07400692Recruiting
Surgery vs. Non-surgery for Broken Elbow in Older Adults
This study compares two ways to treat a certain type of broken elbow in adults over 65 who are not extremely active or frail. It tests if using a metal plate to fix the bone during surgery leads to better arm function and recovery than treating the injury without surgery.
LuganoAges 65 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for frailty in adult surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 16 recruiting frailty in adult surgery studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a frailty in adult surgery trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a frailty in adult surgery trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.