Smoking's effect on surgery recovery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how smoking affects recovery after surgery in older adults. If you are over 60 and having a planned surgery, the researchers will track your health to see if smoking has any impact on your outcome.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) surgery.
- You are not currently taking antidepressant medications.
- You do not have a history of alcohol abuse or drug dependency.
- You do not have a known neurological or psychiatric disorder that required medication before 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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