Frailty in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer Who Are Undergoing Major Surgery
Launched by THE GUTHRIE CLINIC · Jan 12, 2023
Trial Information
Current as of July 22, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying patients who have gastrointestinal cancer and are scheduled to have major surgery. The main goal is to find out which patients might be at risk for frailty, a condition that can make recovery after surgery more difficult. Frailty can involve symptoms like weight loss, feeling weak or tired, and having trouble moving around. Identifying frailty before surgery may help doctors provide better care and support to patients.
To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a confirmed diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancer. You should also be referred for a planned major surgery related to your cancer treatment. If you join the study, you will complete a survey, give a blood sample, and allow researchers to review your medical records. This research is open to all genders and is currently looking for participants. Your involvement could help improve care for future patients undergoing similar surgeries.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 18 years old or older
- • histologically proven gastrointestinal malignancy
- • referral for elective major surgical procedures at including operations for upper and lower gastrointestinal malignancies and hepato-pancreato-biliary
- • referral for neoadjuvant treatment followed by any of the above major surgical procedures
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • under 18 years
- • pregnant women
About The Guthrie Clinic
The Guthrie Clinic is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality medical care and advancing clinical research. Based in Sayre, Pennsylvania, the clinic integrates patient care with innovative research initiatives, focusing on a wide range of medical conditions. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes, the Guthrie Clinic collaborates with academic institutions and industry partners to conduct clinical trials that explore new treatments and therapies. Their multidisciplinary approach, combined with a patient-centered philosophy, ensures that research is aligned with the needs of the community, fostering advancements in healthcare that benefit patients both locally and beyond.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States
E. Corning, New York, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Rebekah Macfie, MD
Principal Investigator
The Guthrie Clinic
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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