New pilot aims to get older patients better prepared for surgery
NCT ID NCT06184724
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests a new process to help older adults (age 80+) get a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) before major surgery. The goal is to see if a special implementation package can increase the number of patients referred and assessed. Researchers will compare results to a historic baseline, involving patients, surgeons, and clinic staff.
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University of Wisconsin
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Implementation package for Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) referral process
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show a practical way to help more older adults get a thorough health check before major surgery, potentially leading to better surgical outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. It focuses on process changes, not direct health outcomes.
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