Understanding cognitive recovery in older adults after heart surgery
Enhanced Continuity of Postoperative Care for Older People in Their Neurocognitive Recovery After Cardiac Surgery
Karolinska Institutet · NCT06469515
This study looks at how heart surgery affects the thinking and memory skills of older adults aged 65 and up, and it also gathers insights from their family members about these changes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karolinska Institutet (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06469515 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 65 and older who are scheduled for elective or urgent cardiac surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with physical, mental, or cognitive difficulties that prevent them from completing cognitive tests will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of cognitive decline in older patients after cardiac surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown varying degrees of success in understanding postoperative cognitive dysfunction in older adults, making this approach both relevant and necessary.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Gothenburg
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital — Gothenburg, Sweden (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lina Bergman, PhD
- Email: lina.bergman@ki.se
- Phone: 0046 8 524 836 66
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.
Conditions: Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Postoperative Recovery, Cardiac Surgery