Clinical Trial

Frailty and Muscle Strength Tests in Older Adults Undergoing Major Surgery

Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated January 28, 2026 (before its estimated June 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn if simple tests for frailty and muscle strength can help predict which older adults (age 65 and older) are at higher risk for problems after major abdominal surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do measures of frailty and muscle strength, taken before surgery, predict complications after surgery? * Can these tests be easily done during a routine pre-surgical visit? Participants will: * Complete brief tests measuring muscle strength, breathing strength, physical function, nutrition status, body composition, and memory during a regular pre-surgical clinic appointment. * Allow researchers to review their medical records 30 and 90 days after surgery to identify any complications or health problems.
Protocol Amendment History 3 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 3 times since 2025-05-15; most recent amendment 2026-01-27.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-08-07
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06988176
Lead Sponsor University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Conditions Frailty, Sarcopenia, Sarcopenia in Elderly, Muscle Strength, Post Operative Complications, Nutrition Assessment, Risk Assessment, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More) +1 more
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2025-06-19
Primary Completion 2026-06 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-08 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-28