Testing ways to measure and prevent delirium after surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at interventions to help with “postoperative delirium,” a sudden confusion that can happen after surgery, and uses brain measures like EEG and optional MRI. It may help doctors identify who is at risk and learn what approaches are most helpful after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older (or 60+ if you fit the second group).
- You expect to stay in the hospital at least 2 days after your surgery.
- Your surgery will use general anesthesia or spinal-type (neuraxial) anesthesia.
- You can give written consent (or have consent given before surgery) for research participation.
- You can attend required follow-up visits after surgery.
- You are able to do brain and memory tests (language, vision, and hearing allow you to complete them).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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