Blood markers may reveal hidden frailty in seniors
NCT ID NCT02816580
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether certain blood markers (called PTMDPs) can help identify frailty in people over 65. Researchers collected blood samples from 254 elderly participants and measured these markers. The goal is to find a simple way to detect frailty early so that preventive steps can be taken.
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 lead to a simple blood test to identify frailty in older adults before it becomes severe.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The markers may not prove useful in practice, and further research is needed.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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254 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2015
- Finished
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Oct 2019
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * With social security coverage * Accept to participate in the study and sign informed consent for the study and for the collection of biological samples Exclusion Criteria: \- \< 65 yo
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu de Reims
Reims, 51092, France
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