Depression before surgery and confusion after surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether feeling depressed before surgery increases the chance of confusion after surgery in older adults. By joining, you help doctors learn how to better prepare and care for people your age before and after major operations.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years of age or older.
- You need to be having a major non-cardiac surgery that was planned ahead of time.
- Before surgery, you'll complete a short questionnaire (PHQ-9) to screen for depression.
- After surgery, you'll be checked for confusion or delirium using a standard assessment.
- You cannot join if you have a history of neurological or psychiatric conditions, or if you take related medications.
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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