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Can a simple score predict death risk in seniors at the ER?

NCT ID NCT07577349

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Haseki Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether common early warning scores can predict which older patients (65+) are at risk of dying within 28 days after visiting the emergency room. Researchers tracked over 2,700 patients, recording vital signs, lab results, and frailty. The goal was to see which scoring system works best for this age group, potentially helping doctors make faster, more accurate decisions.

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 could help emergency doctors better identify which older patients need intensive care, potentially saving lives.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures prediction accuracy, so it won't directly change patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all hospitals.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

2,744 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

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 presenting to the emergency department with non-traumatic conditions who met the eligibility criteria and had complete data for early warning score calculation and 28-day follow-up.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Participants will be eligible for inclusion if they meet all of the following criteria: * Age 65 years or older * Presentation to the emergency department during the study period * Non-traumatic emergency department presentation * Availability of clinical data required for early warning score calculation * Availability of 28-day follow-up data * Written informed consent provided by the patient or, when applicable, by a legal representative Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria: * Trauma-related presentation * Insufficient clinical data for calculation of early warning scores * Incomplete 28-day follow-up data * Presentation in cardiac arrest * Death within the first hour after emergency department presentation * Known hematologic malignancy * Presentation for palliative support only * Inability to obtain informed consent from the patient or a legal representative

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Clinical Deterioration Frailty

As listed by the trial registrant

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Clinical deterioration Emergency department visits Frailty Geriatric patients Mortality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Haseki Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34265, Turkey (Türkiye)

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