Could a simple Check-Up before liver surgery save lives in the elderly?
NCT ID NCT07537569
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a thorough health assessment before liver surgery can help older patients (70+) have fewer serious complications and recover better. Researchers will give 242 participants a special geriatric evaluation that checks frailty, memory, nutrition, and daily living skills. The goal is to see if this extra step leads to safer surgery and improved quality of life after the operation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a simple pre-surgery check-up for older adults helps reduce complications and improve recovery after liver surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that the assessment directly causes better outcomes, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Roma, RM, 00168, Italy
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