Status:

COMPLETED

Patients Experiences of Early Postoperative Cognition

Lead Sponsor:

Karolinska Institutet

Conditions:

Postoperative Cognitive Decline

Biomarkers

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Brief Summary

The study has a mixed-methods design i.e. integration of qualitative and quantitative data within a single investigation. Participants included will be patients ≥60 years that are undergoing major ele...

Detailed Description

Aim The aim of present study is therefore to explore patients' experiences of their early and late postoperative cognition after major orthopaedic surgery in relation to postoperative cognitive functi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • undergoing major elective joint replacement surgery

Exclusion

  • a score on the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) at screening of ≤ 22 i.e. suspected dementia
  • age \< 60 years
  • suffering from a nervous system disease
  • taking tranquillisers or antidepressants
  • underwent a surgical procedure in the previous six months
  • inability to read and speak Swedish
  • suffering from a severe visual or auditory disorder, alcoholism or drug dependence

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 17 2019

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 12 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05361460

Start Date

October 17 2019

End Date

December 12 2022

Last Update

January 25 2023

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Ulrica Nilsson

Stockholm, Sweden, 141 83