RecruitingNCT07815392

Preoperative Frailty and Postoperative Outcomes in Older Patients Undergoing Surgery for Gastrointestinal Cancer

Prognostic Value of the Fried Frailty Index and Clinical Frailty Scale for Postoperative Length of Hospital Stay, Mortality, and Complications in Older Patients Undergoing Surgery for Gastrointestinal Cancer: A Prospective Cohort Study

Sponsor

Van Training and Research Hospital

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Gastrointestinal Cancer Frailty

Summary

This prospective observational cohort study will evaluate whether preoperative frailty, assessed using the Fried Frailty Index and the Clinical Frailty Scale, is associated with postoperative outcomes in patients aged 60 years or older undergoing elective surgery for gastrointestinal cancer. Participants will be followed for 90 days after surgery. Postoperative complications, length of hospital stay, and mortality at 30 and 90 days will be recorded. The study aims to determine the prognostic value of these frailty assessment tools for identifying patients at increased risk of adverse postoperative outcomes.

Eligibility

Min Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Clinical Frailty Scale and Fried Frailty Index for people with frailty and gastrointestinal cancer. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 60 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTFried Frailty Index

Frailty will be assessed preoperatively using the Fried Frailty Index. The assessment evaluates established frailty components, including unintentional weight loss, exhaustion, low physical activity, slow walking speed, and reduced grip strength. The assessment will not determine or modify the participant's treatment.

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTClinical Frailty Scale

Frailty will be assessed preoperatively using the Clinical Frailty Scale, which classifies the participant's overall level of fitness and frailty based on clinical evaluation. The assessment will not determine or modify the participant's treatment.