Frailty and its effects on older patients having major gut surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how frailty affects recovery and outcomes for patients aged 70 and older who are having planned surgery to remove colorectal cancer. The goal is to better understand frailty's impact so care can be improved.
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Who can take part
- You are 70 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer that can be removed with surgery to try to cure it
- You are scheduled for planned (not emergency) surgery
- You are able to give your own consent to take part
- You are not having chemotherapy or radiation before your surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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