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Increasing Preoperative Cognitive Reserve to Prevent Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Cardiac Surgical Patients
Led by Heart and Brain Research Group, Germany · Updated on 2026-02-17
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
289 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Postoperative delirium (POD) and postoperative cognitive decline (POCD) can be observed after cardiosurgical interventions. Taken together, these postoperative neurocognitive dysfunctions contribute to increased morbidity and mortality and higher economic costs. Preoperative risk factors of postoperative neurocognitive dysfunctions, such as decreased neuropsychometric performance or decreased cognitive daily activities, can be interpreted as reduced cognitive reserve. The aim of this study is to build up cognitive reserves to protect against the development of POD and POCD through preoperative, home-based, cognitive training.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Increasing Preoperative Cognitive Reserve to Prevent Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Cardiac Surgical Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Scheduled for elective cardiac surgery such as coronary artery bypass, aortic or mitral valve replacement/reconstruction, or combination surgery with standardized extracorporeal circulation
- Sufficient knowledge of German to complete cognitive training and tests
You will not qualify if you...
- History of stroke
- Preexisting psychiatric or neurological disorders that may impair neuropsychological performance
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Department of Cardiac Surgery, Kerckhoff-Klinik GmbH
Bad Nauheim, Germany, 61231
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Research Team
M
Marius Butz, Dipl.-Psych.
CONTACT
M
Martin Jünemann, Dr.med,M.Sc.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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