Preventing confusion after surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests ways to prevent confusion (delirium) after surgery in older adults. It aims to help you stay clear-headed and recover better after your operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You are having (or had) surgery in one of these areas: general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, orthopedics, or trauma surgery.
- You (or your legal guardian) can give written consent to take part.
- You can understand the study information either in the local language or with an interpreter.
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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