New geriatric surgery program tested in colombia
NCT ID NCT07372092
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a special hospital program for older adults (65+) who need surgery can improve their outcomes. Researchers will compare patients treated before and after the program started, tracking deaths and complications within 28 days. About 150 participants will be included from a hospital in Colombia.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a specialized geriatric surgical program reduces deaths and complications in older patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove cause and effect. It is also small and limited to one region.
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Conditions
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Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio
Villavicencio, Meta Department, 50001, Colombia
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