Geriatric checkup before surgery for frail older adults
This trial offers a full geriatric assessment before surgery to help frail older patients prepare and recover better. It aims to improve outcomes by identifying and addressing age-related health issues early.
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Who can take part
- You are 80 years old or older
- You have a scheduled surgery that requires staying in the hospital overnight
- You are considered frail based on a health score
- You are not having a transplant or heart/lung surgery
- Your surgery is not an emergency or urgent one
- You have not had a similar geriatric evaluation in the last 6 months
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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