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New study aims to make major surgery safer for seniors

NCT ID NCT06184919

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how to improve the pre-surgery checkup process for older adults having major abdominal surgery. Researchers will observe clinic visits and interview patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to find what works well and what could be better. The goal is to create a step-by-step map of the current process and then work with everyone involved to design a smoother, more effective approach that could be used in other hospitals.

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 better, more patient-friendly processes for preparing older adults for major surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on process design, not on testing a treatment. The findings may not apply to other hospitals or settings.

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Study facts

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

Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Expected to finish

Apr 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

Observations and Interviews in the Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health (POSH) clinic.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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: * Being a patient seen for a pCGA clinic at the time of observations, or being the caregiver of such a patient. * Being a clinician or staff member working at the pCGA clinic * Being a surgeon who frequently refers patients to the pCGA clinic Exclusion Criteria: * For patients: * not being fluent in English * having an enacted power of attorney indicating that the patient is unable to make medical decisions for themselves and a legally authorized representative (LAR) does not attend the pCGA visit with the patient * For pCGA clinicians and staff: none * For surgeons: none

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty Patient Acceptance of Health Care

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Aging Frailty Health care utilization Surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UW Hospital and Clinics

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

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