Anxiety and depression before surgery in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how common anxiety and depression are in older adults before they have surgery. It aims to help doctors better support patients emotionally before their operations.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a major non-cardiac surgery that requires a hospital stay overnight.
- You are able to think clearly and answer questions, with no severe memory or thinking problems.
- You do not have a history of serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, and you do not take long-term psychiatric medications.
- You are not expected to be in the intensive care unit (ICU) right after surgery.
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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