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Simple blood test may predict surgery risk in elderly

NCT ID NCT03605134

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether measuring a heart protein (troponin) in patients 75 and older before major surgery could predict complications or death within 30 days. Researchers planned to enroll 100 patients but stopped early with only 63 participants. The goal was to see if higher troponin levels were linked to longer hospital stays or higher death rates.

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 help doctors identify elderly patients at higher risk after surgery, potentially leading to better monitoring or care.
What could go wrong
This was a small, terminated study with only 63 participants, so results may not be reliable or apply to all elderly surgery patients.

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

ELDERLY MORTALITY SURGERY COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

    Jette, Vlaams Brabant, 1090, Belgium

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