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NCT06988176 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Frailty and Muscle Strength Tests in Older Adults Undergoing Major Surgery

A clinical trial of Frailty and Sarcopenia, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Recruiting
Registry status
100
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06988176 is a study of Frailty and Sarcopenia that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 1,504-participant average among 48 other Frailty trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06988176, a study of Frailty and Sarcopenia, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

RECRUITING
Registry status
100 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study 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.

Interventions

  • DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Frailty assessment, nutrition assessment, cognition assessment, muscle strength testing

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 100 participants
Start Date 2025-06-19
Est. Completion 2026-08

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06988176

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06988176 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 1,504-participant average among 48 other Frailty trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The listed sponsor is University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 9 conditions, with Frailty appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Frailty assessment, nutrition assessment, cognition assessment, muscle strength testing is the first listed.

NCT06988176 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06988176 about?

NCT06988176 is a clinical study titled "Frailty and Muscle Strength Tests in Older Adults Undergoing Major Surgery". 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 stren...

What is the current status of trial NCT06988176?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2025-06-19. Estimated completion is 2026-08.

What conditions does trial NCT06988176 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Frailty, Sarcopenia, Muscle Strength, Sarcopenia in Elderly, Post Operative Complications.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06988176?

The interventions under investigation include: Frailty assessment, nutrition assessment, cognition assessment, muscle strength testing (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06988176?

This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06988176 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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