Frailty and thinking problems after surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how frailty (a state of being physically weak and less resilient) before hip or knee replacement surgery affects thinking and memory problems after surgery in older adults. It aims to help identify patients who may need extra support.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for elective hip or knee replacement surgery.
- You do not have a diagnosis of dementia or any type of major memory problem.
- You do not have a major psychiatric disorder like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression.
- You have not had any surgery in the past 6 months.
- You can see, hear, and communicate well enough to complete thinking and memory tests.
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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