Frailty in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer Who Are Undergoing Major Surgery

Part of paid clinical trials in East Corning, New York.

Sponsor
The Guthrie Clinic
Study ID
NCT05694338
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Gastrointestinal Cancer

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Frailty survey — OTHER
    Frailty survey using the Clinical Risk Analysis Index (RAI-C).

Study Details

This research is for patients who have gastrointestinal cancer and have a planned major surgery. The purpose of this research is to identify cancer patients who may be at risk for frailty. Frailty is common in older adults and may include symptoms of weight loss, weakness, fatigue, low activity, slow walking and other illnesses. Frailty may increase the risk of problems after major surgery. The study will involve a survey, a blood sample, and a review of medical records.

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 13, 2023
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Aug 1, 2026
Completion
Aug 1, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
100 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Major surgery for gastrointestinal cancer
    Patients with gastrointestinal cancer who are scheduled for major surgery

Primary Outcome Measure

Percent of patients considered frail assessed by Clinical Risk Analysis Index (RAI-C) Scores of 21 or higher [ Time Frame: pre-operative ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Guthrie Medical GroupEast CorningNew York14830
Rebekah Macfie, MD
[email protected]
Robert Packer HospitalSayrePennsylvania18840
Rebekah Macfie, MD
[email protected]

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