Can a simple score predict death risk in seniors at the ER?

NCT ID NCT07577349

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Haseki Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether common early warning scores can predict which older patients (65+) are at risk of dying within 28 days after visiting the emergency room. Researchers tracked over 2,700 patients, recording vital signs, lab results, and frailty. The goal was to see which scoring system works best for this age group, potentially helping doctors make faster, more accurate decisions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help emergency doctors better identify which older patients need intensive care, potentially saving lives.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures prediction accuracy, so it won't directly change patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Clinical Deterioration Frailty

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CLINICAL DETERIORATION EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS FRAILTY GERIATRIC PATIENTS MORTALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34265, Turkey (Türkiye)

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