Hand Grip Strength as a Marker of Frailty in Surgical Patients
Launched by YALE UNIVERSITY · Nov 15, 2016
Trial Information
Current as of May 09, 2025
Terminated
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Frailty is associated with worse outcomes. Current screening surveys are cumbersome, most containing multiple components. For frail patients particularly, it can be difficult to ascertain all the information requested. There is a need for a simple, one step, objective screening measure of frailty. There is some evidence in the medicine patients that grip strength may be related to frailty, but no such information is available for surgical patients.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • General surgery patient admitted to the Section of General Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care
- • Age \>60
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Pregnancy
- • Untreated or metastatic malignancy
- • Prisoners
About Yale University
Yale University, a prestigious Ivy League institution located in New Haven, Connecticut, is renowned for its commitment to advancing medical research and clinical innovation. With a rich history of academic excellence and a robust infrastructure for scientific inquiry, Yale serves as a leading sponsor for clinical trials aimed at improving patient care and developing new therapeutic approaches. The university's multidisciplinary teams of researchers and clinicians collaborate to conduct rigorous and ethical studies, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to address critical health challenges. Through its dedication to fostering an environment of inquiry and discovery, Yale University plays a pivotal role in translating research findings into clinical practice, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Bishwajit Bhattacharya, MD
Principal Investigator
Yale University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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