Brain chemistry study after surgery in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how brain “metabolomics” (small chemical signals in the brain/body) relate to thinking or mood problems that can happen after surgery in people age 65 and older. It may help doctors understand who is more likely to have these side effects after an operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- Your surgery must be completed at this hospital.
- You are an ASA I–II, meaning your overall health is considered relatively stable (not the sickest category).
- You agree to join the study and sign consent paperwork.
- You must not have a history of psychosis before surgery or use certain mental health medicines (psychotropic drugs).
- You must not be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
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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