Cognitive decline after surgery in older adults with memory problems
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how surgery and anesthesia affect memory and thinking in older adults who already have mild memory problems. It compares patients having elective non-cardiac surgery with a similar group who are not having surgery, to see if the surgery itself causes more confusion or memory decline.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older
- You have mild cognitive impairment or early dementia (confirmed by a memory test)
- You are having an elective surgery that is not heart surgery, under general anesthesia
- You live in the Shenzhen area
- You can communicate in Mandarin and do not have blindness or deafness
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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