Preparing older adults for major surgery
This trial tests a program to help prepare adults over 65 who are having major non-cardiac surgery. It focuses on those who are frail and may need extra support before and after the operation.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years or older
- You are scheduled for a major surgery that is not on your heart
- You have some signs of frailty, as measured by a standard score
- You must be able to give written consent to participate
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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