Predicting confusion after surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at older patients (65 and older) who have had surgery and anesthesia. It aims to find who is at risk for confusion (delirium) and memory problems afterward. The goal is to help doctors prevent these issues.
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Who can take part
- Be 65 years old or older
- Have had surgery with general or regional anesthesia
- Able to complete thinking and memory tests
- Can read and write, and can hear and see well enough for testing
- No past or current serious brain or mental health conditions like epilepsy, depression, schizophrenia, or 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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