Prostate cancer frailty study aims to improve care for older men

NCT ID NCT07605936

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Limerick Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 80 men aged 65 and older with prostate cancer in Ireland. Researchers will measure frailty, daily functioning, and quality of life over 12 months. The goal is to see how well current frailty screening tools predict health outcomes, helping doctors tailor care for older patients.

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 study could help doctors better identify frail prostate cancer patients who need extra support.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve health, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FRAILTY AT OLDER ADULTS PROSTATE CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospital Limerick
RECRUITING

Limerick, Munster, V94 F858, Ireland

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