Depression after heart or lung surgery in Baghdad
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how common depression is among people recovering from heart or lung surgery. You will be asked to fill out a short questionnaire about your mood and feelings.
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Who can take part
- You are admitted to the cardiothoracic surgery ward for heart or lung surgery.
- You can understand and agree to take part in the study.
- You are able to complete a short questionnaire about your mood (PHQ-9).
- You have no past diagnosis of a mental health condition other than depression.
- You are not critically ill or in a life-threatening condition right now.
- You can understand the questionnaire in English or Arabic.
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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