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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Guthrie Medical Group
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGEast Corning, New York, 14830, United States
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Robert Packer Hospital
RECRUITINGSayre, Pennsylvania, 18840, United States
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