Brain scans before surgery could predict delirium in seniors

NCT ID NCT03124303

First seen Dec 16, 2025 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looks at how brain activity before major surgery might predict delirium afterward. Researchers will monitor 468 older adults (ages 60+) using EEG and blood tests. The goal is to find early warning signs and better understand why some people get confused after surgery.

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  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

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    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

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delirium

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