Frailty may predict return of rectal prolapse after surgery
NCT ID NCT07230275
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study from Zagazig University looked at 342 older adults (aged 60 and over) who had surgery for rectal prolapse. The goal was to see if frailty—a measure of overall health and weakness—was linked to the prolapse coming back. The researchers compared two surgical methods and tracked how often the problem returned. The findings could help doctors better predict which patients might need extra follow-up care.
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 doctors identify which older patients are more likely to have a recurrence after rectal prolapse surgery, allowing for better treatment planning.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly lead to a new cure or therapy. The results may not apply to younger patients or those with other health issues.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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342 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2014
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
elderly patients with RP
- Ages
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60 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * EPs aged ≥60 years EFTRP (Oxford prolapse grade 5) Exclusion Criteria: * • aged \< 60 years * incomplete medical records, * concurrent colorectal procedures, * multi-compartmental prolapse requiring combined operations,
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