This study is designed to determine if measurements of strength, body composition, muscle size, independence, and nutrition can be completed at a patient's pre-anesthesia testing appointment. These measurements will be used to determine a patient's baseline frailty and to ideally give predictions for the risk of postoperative complications. The measurements are all non-invasive and involve the use of a spirometer, hand grip strength tool, bioimipedance tool, ultrasound, and written questionnaire. The study will help guide future pre-anesthesia testing appointment components related to frailty.
Thank you for your interest, but this study is recruiting by invitation only.
North Carolina (Statewide)
Monika Nanda
General Anesthesia
Clinical or Medical
Observational
Aging
Surgery and post-operative healing
25-0481