Rural vs urban: Who's frailer before cancer surgery?

NCT ID NCT05694338

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

Summary

This study looks at frailty—symptoms like weight loss, weakness, and low activity—in 100 gastrointestinal cancer patients from rural and urban areas before major surgery. Researchers will use a survey, blood sample, and medical records to see if frailty affects recovery. The goal is to identify at-risk patients to improve care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system cancer digestive system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Guthrie Medical Group

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    East Corning, New York, 14830, United States

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  • Robert Packer Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Sayre, Pennsylvania, 18840, United States

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