Pandemic's hidden toll: frailty rises in liver transplant hopefuls
NCT ID NCT05935800
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examines whether the COVID-19 pandemic increased frailty and muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people waiting for a liver transplant. Researchers will compare data from 208 patients assessed before and during the pandemic. The goal is to understand how the pandemic affected their physical health and readiness for surgery.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help doctors understand how pandemics impact frailty in liver transplant candidates, potentially leading to better support strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective study using existing data, so it can show links but not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other hospitals or future pandemics.
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Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States