Thinking and recovery after surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how your thinking and memory are affected after surgery, and how you recover overall. It may help doctors understand how to improve recovery for older adults after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having elective (planned) surgery that is not heart surgery.
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- Your surgery is expected to last at least one hour.
- You are able to understand and agree to participate in the study.
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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