SHIP-AGE: Frailty, renal function, and multi-component primary care in rural Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (MV-FIT)- study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality among older adults. Mecklenburg-West Pomerania has the highest CKD prevalence in Germany and Europe, however, its impact on frailty prevention strategies in primary care remains poorly understood. The SHIP-AGE/MV-FIT study aims to investigate the role of CKD in frailty incidence.

Methods

The SHIP-AGE/MV-FIT cohort is a prospective, longitudinal, population-based observational study targeting individuals [Formula: see text] 65 years with mGFR >30 mL/min. The cohort will consist of approximately 820 elderly participants who will be monitored over a three-year period. They will undergo a comprehensive, multi-factorial geriatric assessment, along with a structured

SUBMITTER: Gollasch M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12148103 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature