GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT

This study looks at whether a short, 10-15 minute health check (called the Practical Geriatric Assessment) helps older adults with lung cancer get more support like nutrition advice or physical therapy before starting radiation. About 64 people aged 65 and older with early-stage …

This study tests whether a new process can help more older adults (age 80+) get a special health assessment before major surgery. The assessment looks at their overall health and needs to help them prepare. Researchers will compare how many people use the new process compared to …

This study looks at whether a quick, practical geriatric assessment can help doctors better tailor cancer treatments for adults aged 70 and older with advanced cancer. About 150 participants will be tracked to see how often the assessment is completed and whether it leads to safe…

This study checks if the Berg Balance Scale, a test used to measure balance in older adults, works well for people who speak Albanian. Researchers will enroll 200 participants to see if the translated version is accurate and reliable. The goal is to provide a useful tool for asse…

This study is testing a new tool called the GRAMPA score, which measures basic movements like getting up, sitting, and turning in bed for elderly patients aged 75 and older in a hospital. The goal is to see if different healthcare workers get the same results when using this scor…

This study looks at whether giving doctors a special geriatric assessment for their elderly patients with type 2 diabetes leads to better treatment decisions. About 220 people aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to usual care or to have their doctor receive the assessment…