New scale aims to spot frailty in seniors during routine checkups
NCT ID NCT05182879
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new tool called the GERONTOPOLE scale to help general practitioners identify frailty in independent adults over 65 during regular clinic visits. The goal was to see if the scale could accurately detect frailty compared to a standard geriatric assessment. The trial was terminated early and included only 36 participants, so the findings are limited.
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 the scale proves accurate, it could give doctors a simple tool to catch frailty early in older patients during regular visits.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 36 participants, so results are limited. The scale may not be better than standard assessments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Lille
Lille, Nord, 59000, France
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