Study reveals hidden mental health toll of surgery on elderly patients

NCT ID NCT07532122

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at over 7,500 Chinese patients aged 65 and older who had non-cardiac surgery. Researchers measured how many developed anxiety or depression symptoms afterward and what factors made it more likely. The goal was to better understand and identify at-risk patients, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • First Medical center of Chinese PLA General Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100853, China

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