New study aims to make major surgery safer for seniors
NCT ID NCT06184919
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how to improve the pre-surgery checkup process for older adults having major abdominal surgery. Researchers will observe clinic visits and interview patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to find what works well and what could be better. The goal is to create a step-by-step map of the current process and then work with everyone involved to design a smoother, more effective approach that could be used in other hospitals.
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, more patient-friendly processes for preparing older adults for major surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on process design, not on testing a treatment. The findings may not apply to other hospitals or settings.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UW Hospital and Clinics
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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