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Hidden brain decline: are rehab wards overlooking cognitive problems?

NCT ID NCT07731334

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at older adults hospitalized for heart, lung, or orthopedic issues to see how many also have undiagnosed mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Participants take a memory test at admission, and those with possible problems get a full brain evaluation and a follow-up one year later. The goal is to find out how often cognitive decline goes unnoticed when doctors focus on physical recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If this study succeeds, it could highlight how often cognitive problems are missed in rehab settings and point toward better screening practices.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't test any intervention. The findings may not apply to other hospitals or countries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognition Disorders cognitive disorder Cognitive Dysfunction dementia Nerve Degeneration

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COGNITIVE DECLINE COGNITIVE DEFICIT MCI MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (MCI)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS, Istituto Palazzolo

    RECRUITING

    Milan, Michigan, 20149, Italy

  • IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS, Santa Maria Nascente

    RECRUITING

    Milan, Michigan, 20148, Italy

  • IRCCS Fondazione Don Gnocchi ETS

    RECRUITING

    Florence, FI, 50143, Italy

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