Frailty index may predict trauma outcomes in seniors
NCT ID NCT04216381
First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested a simple frailty score (TSFI) in 500 older adults (65+) with physical trauma to see if it could predict complications and death better than age alone. Researchers collected data from multiple hospitals to confirm the score's accuracy. The goal is to help doctors make better treatment decisions for elderly trauma patients.
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Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States
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