Thinking and confusion after prostate surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how older adults' thinking and memory may change after a common prostate surgery, and whether some patients become confused or delirious afterward. It may help doctors understand who is at risk for these problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You are scheduled for a transurethral resection procedure (a surgery done through the urethra)
- You are in generally good health (classified as ASA I to III)
- You are able to understand and agree to join the study
- You have no memory or thinking problems like dementia
- You do not have severe vision or hearing problems that would make testing difficult
- You have no serious mental health condition requiring strong medication
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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