Can a simple test spot brain decline before surgery?

NCT ID NCT07184073

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at 129 older adults (over 65) having orthopedic surgery to see if certain substances in the blood and spinal fluid are linked to frailty and thinking problems. The goal was to find early warning signs for cognitive decline in vulnerable patients. The research was completed and focused on understanding, not treating, the condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baskent University Ankara Hospital

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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