Thinking and memory tests before and after surgery in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how well older adults think and remember before and after surgery to see if any changes are linked to complications after surgery. It may help doctors understand and reduce post-surgery confusion or memory problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 70 years old or older
- You are scheduled for colorectal or urological surgery at the POPS clinic
- Your surgery is expected to last over 60 minutes with general anesthesia
- You are not having only regional anesthesia (like an epidural or spinal block)
- You are not planning to go home the same day or stay less than 24 hours
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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