Anxiety and depression before surgery in older patients
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at anxiety and depression in patients aged 65 or older before they have major surgery. It aims to understand how common these feelings are, which may help improve care for older surgical patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You are scheduled for a major non-cardiac surgery that requires staying in the hospital overnight.
- You are able to think clearly and answer questions, with no severe memory or thinking problems.
- You do not have severe mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, and you do not take long-term psychiatric medications.
- You are willing to participate and complete the questionnaires.
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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