Recruiting at 5 sites No phase Dementia

Prevention trial for Dementia

Official title Prediction and Prevention of Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06042413

What this study is testing

What it's testing
This study will contribute to creating a and automated preoperative risk assessment algorithm for predicting 30-day mortality, major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), and postoperative neurocognitive outcomes following elective cardiac and vascular surgery in older adults.
  • Which group you join is decided by chance.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 65 and older

You may be able to join if

  • Part I
  • 65 years of age and older
  • Scheduled for major cardiac surgeries including coronary artery bypass and valvular repair and/or vascular surgeries including carotid...
  • Informed consent
  • English speaking patients Part II

You likely can't join if

  • Children (\<18 years)
  • Patients unable to provide consent
  • Participants undergoing same day procedures or operations (discharged same day)
  • Pregnant women
  • Patients do not provide consent.
  • Patients are unable to participate in cognitive and other behavioral assessment due to physical limitations
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Part I
  • 65 years of age and older
  • Scheduled for major cardiac surgeries including coronary artery bypass and valvular repair and/or vascular surgeries including carotid endarterectomy, aortic aneurysm repair, and major vascular surgeries
  • Informed consent
  • English speaking patients Part II
  • Enrolled in Aim 1 / Part I Preoperative Intervention Trial
  • Scheduled for high-risk, cardiac or vascular surgery requiring intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) Part I
What rules you out
  • Children (\<18 years)
  • Patients unable to provide consent
  • Participants undergoing same day procedures or operations (discharged same day)
  • Pregnant women
  • Patients do not provide consent.
  • Patients are unable to participate in cognitive and other behavioral assessment due to physical limitations
  • Patients refuse any blood transfusions during surgery

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it is enrolling

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

This study is enrolling now at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.

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