Can a phone version of the Mini-Cog identify cognitive impairment before surgery?

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective observational study compares a modified Mini-Cog administered by telephone with the standard in-person Mini-Cog in patients aged 65 and older undergoing preoperative evaluation. The goal is to see if the telemedicine version agrees with the in-person test and is feasible to use in routine preoperative care. By validating a remote screening method, the study aims to improve access to cognitive assessment and help personalize perioperative planning for older adults.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with age \>65 at time of listing for pre-operative assessment.
2. Patients with a conversational understanding of English language.
3. Patients scheduled for in-person consult with an anaesthesiologist.
4. Patients awaiting surgery at Vancouver General Hospital or University of British Columbia Hospital.

Exclusion Criteria:

1\. Patients with known cognitive impairment.

Where it's running

• Vancouver General Hospital
  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Donald Young, MD
• Email: donald.young@vch.ca
• Phone: 800-604-875-4304

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.