Frailty check may predict pneumonia survival in seniors
NCT ID NCT07442656
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a simple frailty assessment can better predict serious outcomes like death in older adults with pneumonia. Researchers will follow 150 patients aged 65 and older in the emergency department, comparing the frailty scale to standard severity scores. The goal is to see if adding frailty information improves how doctors estimate risk.
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 lead to better risk assessment tools for older adults with pneumonia, helping doctors make more informed treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not change clinical practice if the frailty scale does not significantly improve predictions over existing methods.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Özge Can
RECRUITINGIzmir, Bornova, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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