Remote cognitive testing for surgical patients
Remote Evaluation of Cognitive Function for Older Adults Undergoing Surgery
This study tests if remote brain tests on smartphones can help find older adults at risk of cognitive problems before they have spine surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Francisco, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05566275 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of remote cognitive assessments in identifying older adults undergoing surgery who may have cognitive vulnerabilities. Participants will complete a series of neuropsychological tests on their smartphones, including the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), prior to their surgery. The goal is to determine if these assessments can help guide cognitive care pathways for patients at risk of delirium post-surgery. The study focuses on patients undergoing spine surgery lasting three hours or more.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults scheduled for spine surgery lasting three hours or more who can participate in remote assessments.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing emergency surgery or those participating in other cognitive studies may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved cognitive care for surgical patients, potentially reducing the incidence of delirium and enhancing recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While remote cognitive assessments are a growing field, this specific approach in surgical patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Spine surgery with a duration greater than or equal to three hours * Can speak, write, and understand English * Ability to participate in remote visit Exclusion Criteria: * Participating in other cognitive studies * Having more than one surgery (planned multiday surgery) * Emergency surgery
Where this trial is running
San Francisco, California
- University of California San Francisco — San Francisco, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Adam Staffaroni, PhD — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Amy B. Wise
- Email: amy.wise@ucsf.edu
- Phone: 415-502-5794
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.