GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT

This study checks if the Berg Balance Scale, a test used to measure balance in older adults, works correctly for Albanian speakers. Researchers will enroll 200 people with postural pain or muscle tightness. The goal is to make sure the test is accurate and reliable for this popul…

This study tests a quick, practical health check for people aged 70 and older with advanced cancer. The check helps doctors tailor chemotherapy to reduce harmful side effects. Researchers will also see if step counts and body scans can predict how well patients handle treatment.

This study tests whether a new process can help more older adults get a special health check-up before major surgery. The check-up, called a geriatric assessment, looks at overall health to help plan care. Researchers will compare how many people use the new process versus past p…

This study looks at whether a short, 10-15 minute health assessment called the Practical Geriatric Assessment (PGA) helps older adults with lung cancer get better support during their radiation treatment. The assessment checks things like physical function, nutrition, and mental …

This study is testing a new tool called the GRAMPA score, which measures basic movements like getting up in bed, sitting up, and standing in elderly patients. Researchers want to see if different healthcare workers get the same results when using this score. The goal is to improv…

This study looks at whether giving doctors a special geriatric assessment for their elderly patients with type 2 diabetes leads to better treatment decisions. About 220 people aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to usual care or to have their doctor receive the assessment…