Smoking and recovery in older surgery patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how smoking may affect recovery in adults over 60 who are having surgery. It could help doctors learn if smoking changes outcomes like recovery time or complications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years of age or older.
- You are scheduled to have elective (planned, non-emergency) surgery.
- You are in generally good health, with mild or no systemic disease (ASA I or II).
- You are able to complete questionnaires and sign consent forms yourself or with a family member.
- You do not have any serious memory or thinking problems (score at least 23 on a memory test).
- You have no current kidney or liver disease, and no history of substance abuse or taking antidepressants.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This research examines how sleep issues before heart surgery may affect how well patients recover afterward. Researchers will study blood markers and chemical changes to better understand this connection and potentially improve surgical outcomes.
This study looks at whether brain activity patterns during your surgery can predict confusion or delirium after the operation. It may help doctors better prevent postoperative confusion in older adults.
This study looks at whether oral health affects confusion (delirium) after heart or chest surgery. If you are having surgery with a breathing tube, you may be able to join.
This study tests a program to help veterans who smoke quit before a planned major surgery. The program uses rewards to encourage quitting, and it may improve surgery outcomes.
This trial tests whether a short counseling session before your surgery can help you stop smoking. Quitting before surgery can reduce risks and help you recover faster.
This study will look at whether a common anesthesia gas (desflurane) might affect memory and thinking in older adults after surgery. By comparing different anesthesia approaches, researchers hope to find ways to keep your mind sharp after your operation.
Hear when a new Delirium, Postoperative trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.