Thinking and memory after stomach/colon cancer surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how older adults (65+) think and remember after surgery for gastrointestinal cancer. It compares those who have temporary confusion after surgery with those who don't, to understand long-term changes in brain function.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You have had surgery under anesthesia for a stomach, colon, or rectal cancer.
- You can complete a thinking and memory test (no severe hearing, vision, or reading problems).
- You do not have a history of epilepsy, depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, or other mental health or brain conditions.
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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