Which anesthesia is safer for frail seniors? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07191769
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how different anesthesia methods (spinal vs. general) affect complications and death within 30 days after surgery in frail patients aged 65 and older who need transurethral procedures like prostate or bladder surgery. Researchers will track 180 participants to see which approach leads to better outcomes. The goal is to help doctors choose the safest anesthesia for this vulnerable group.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients aged 65 years and older who are scheduled for transurethral surgery (such as TUR-P or TUR-M), meet frailty criteria, and have an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification of I-III will be included in the study. A validated frailty score (FRAIL Survey) will be used for frailty assessment.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Elderly patients aged 65 and over * ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists) physical condition classification I-III patients * meeting the criteria for frailty Exclusion Criteria: * Non-elective emergency surgeries * Patients under 65 years of age * Patients classified as ASA Class IV * Patients unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment * Patients who have previously undergone major neurological or cardiac surgery
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