Prediction test for confusion after heart surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses a short, self-answered thinking test before elective heart surgery to help predict who may develop confusion afterward. The goal is to improve early identification and care planning for patients at higher risk.
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Who can take part
- You are having planned (elective) heart surgery
- You are age 60 or older
- You can read and understand German well enough to do the questionnaire/test
- You can sign a written consent form
- Your surgery will not be an emergency surgery
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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