FRAILTY SYNDROME

This study looks at whether a digital tool called Monka can help family caregivers of adults who have been treated in the emergency room and are going home. About 100 caregiver-patient pairs will take part. Caregivers will use the app for 3 months, and researchers will check thei…

This study looks at whether three simple, quick tests can help identify older adults (70+) who are frail and at higher risk for problems after elective surgery. Researchers will screen 350 patients in Iceland using a questionnaire, a walking test, and a clock-drawing test. The go…

This study is testing a short, easy-to-use frailty screening tool (mEFT) in 250 adults aged 70 and older who are about to have major elective surgery. The tool checks physical function, thinking ability, nutrition, and anemia in just a few minutes. Researchers want to see if a hi…

This study looks at whether a special program before surgery can help frail adults aged 70 and older recover better from hip or knee replacement. The program includes a health check, medication review, tailored exercises, and nutrition advice. About 50 participants will be split …

This study translates and adapts the Groningen Frailty Indicator (GFI) questionnaire for Greek-speaking patients over 65 who have had hip fracture surgery. Researchers will enroll 89 participants to ensure the tool is culturally appropriate and accurate. The goal is to better ide…

This study looks at physical frailty in people getting kidney transplants. Researchers will use a short physical test to measure frailty before and after transplant. The goal is to see how frailty affects recovery and outcomes. About 50 adults on dialysis will take part.