Can a simple frailty check predict how well seniors recover from heart surgery?

NCT ID NCT07755254

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Aydin Adnan Menderes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether frailty and dependency in daily activities before heart surgery can predict how well older adults recover and how ready they are to leave the hospital. Researchers will assess 187 patients aged 65 to 85 before their cardiac surgery and again at discharge using standard questionnaires. The goal is to see if early identification of frailty and dependency can help plan more personalized nursing care and improve postoperative outcomes.

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 frailty and dependency are found to affect recovery, this could help doctors and nurses identify at-risk older patients before surgery and tailor care to improve their recovery and discharge readiness.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all older cardiac surgery patients, and the findings depend on the accuracy of the assessment tools used.

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CARDIAC SURGERY NURSING CARE PERIOPERATIVE CARE

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Locations

Aydın Adnan Menderes University

Aydin, Zafer Mahallesi, 09010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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