A Personalised Approach Utilising the Frailty Index to Empower Consumers

Last updated: July 29, 2025
Sponsor: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Ulcers

Gastrointestinal Diseases And Disorders

Treatment

Standard Care

Frailty Assessment

Clinical Study ID

NCT05292989
Frailty Study
  • Ages 65-100
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Frailty is a common clinical syndrome in older adults that may carry an increased risk for poor health outcomes including falls, hospitalisation, and mortality. Having a colonoscopy can be associated with potential adverse outcomes in frail patients. At present, however, frailty is not routinely assessed in gastroenterological clinical practice. In a prospective randomised controlled study consenting patients over 65 years at the Princess Alexandra Hospital will receive either a) personalised (tailored) approach that includes assessment of frailty and structured information provided to the consumer or b) current standard practice in regards to having a surveillance colonoscopy to determine the effects on patient satisfaction and percentage of colonoscopies avoided.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients aged over 65 years of age

  • Ability to understand the study instructions and answering questionnaires

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to consent or participate in the assessments (e.g. frailty assessment)that are required as part of this project.

  • Lack of informed consent

Study Design

Total Participants: 200
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Standard Care
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 14, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
February 01, 2026

Study Description

Frailty is a common clinical syndrome in older adults that may carry an increased risk for poor health outcomes including falls, hospitalisation, and mortality. Having a colonoscopy can be associated with potential adverse outcomes in frail patients. At present, however, frailty is not routinely assessed in gastroenterological clinical practice. In a prospective randomised controlled study consenting patients over 65 years at the Princess Alexandra Hospital will receive either a) personalised (tailored) approach that includes assessment of frailty and structured information provided to the consumer or b) current standard practice in regards to having a surveillance colonoscopy to determine the effects on patient satisfaction and percentage of colonoscopies avoided. It is expected that engagement with patients and clinicians in regards to frailty will address expectations and subsequently support the ability of patients/consumers and clinicians to make informed decisions that minimise risks and maximise benefits in regards to surveillance colonoscopies.

Connect with a study center

  • Princess Alexandra Hospital

    Woolloongabba, Queensland 4212
    Australia

    Active - Recruiting

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