New study aims to predict death risk in elderly ICU patients using simple scores
NCT ID NCT07579728
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is for people aged 65 and older who are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers want to see if three simple health scores can predict the risk of dying in the ICU. The goal is to help doctors better understand which older patients need the most urgent care.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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138 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Geriatric patients (aged ≥65 years) admitted to the intensive care unit.
- 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: * Age ≥65 years * Admission to the intensive care unit * Availability of required clinical and laboratory data within the first 24 hours of ICU admission Exclusion Criteria: * Death within the first 24 hours after ICU admission * Missing key clinical or laboratory data * Terminal malignancy receiving palliative care
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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