Brain function after hip replacement surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how a natural pathway in the brain might help prevent confusion and memory problems that sometimes happen after surgery in people age 65 and older. Researchers will study patients having hip replacement surgery to understand how this brain process works and whether it could protect thinking and memory.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 80 years old
- You are having hip replacement surgery
- You are in generally good health (no severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems)
- You score 25 or higher on a simple memory test (MMSE)
- You do not have a history of serious brain or nerve disorders (like stroke, Parkinson's, epilepsy, or severe head injury)
- You can hear and see well enough to complete thinking tests, and you speak the language used 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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