Understanding cognitive recovery in older adults after heart 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 observational study aims to assess the neurocognitive function of older adults aged 65 and above following cardiac surgery. It will evaluate the incidence of postoperative cognitive decline and identify risk factors affecting cognitive performance over a period of up to six months post-surgery. The study will also explore the experiences of close relatives regarding the cognitive changes observed in patients. A total of 220 participants will be included, and various cognitive domains such as memory, attention, and executive functions will be measured.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Scheduled for elective or urgent open-heart surgery or minimally invasive cardiac surgery
* Resident in the area/region for the current thoracic clinic
* Able to read and understand Swedish

Exclusion Criteria:

* Physical, mental, and cognitive difficulties that prevent the individual from completing the cognitive tests
* Undergone surgery within the last 6 months

Where it's running

• Sahlgrenska University Hospital
  Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lina Bergman, PhD
• Email: lina.bergman@ki.se
• Phone: 0046 8 524 836 66

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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.