Could a geriatric check before knee or hip surgery boost recovery and cut costs?
NCT ID NCT04001699
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a team-based health assessment before knee or hip replacement surgery improves quality of life and reduces healthcare costs for patients aged 65 and older with multiple chronic conditions. 157 patients were randomly assigned to receive either usual care or an additional assessment by a geriatrician, nurse, physiotherapist, and pharmacist. The team created a plan to manage chronic diseases, nutrition, medications, and physical activity before surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Preoperative geriatric assessment by an interprofessional team
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a thorough check-up before surgery improves recovery and lowers healthcare costs for older patients with multiple health issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (157 participants) in two Finnish municipalities, so results may not apply to other regions or larger populations. The intervention is a care process, not a drug, so benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Eastern Finland
Kuopio, FI-70211, Finland
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