Frailty check may sharpen death risk forecast after hip break
NCT ID NCT07481188
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether measuring frailty—a person's overall physical weakness—can improve predictions of death within 90 days after hip fracture surgery. Researchers will follow about 200 older adults who have surgery for a broken hip. They will compare the standard risk score with a frailty assessment to see which is more accurate.
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 doctors identify high-risk patients sooner and improve care after hip fracture surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at prediction, not at improving outcomes directly.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Trakya University
RECRUITINGEdirne, Turkey (Türkiye)
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