A 3-Minute phone test could transform Pre-Surgery screening for seniors
NCT ID NCT07760545
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a short cognitive screening tool, the Mini-Cog, can be reliably administered over the phone to adults aged 65 and older before surgery. The results will be compared with the standard in-person assessment to see if the phone version is just as accurate. If it works, it could make pre-surgery cognitive screening more accessible for older adults.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Modified Mini-Cog Telephone Assessment
- What this could lead to
- If reliable, this could enable remote cognitive screening for older adults before surgery, improving access and care.
- What could go wrong
- The phone test may not match the in-person version, and the study is observational, so it won't prove long-term benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vancouver General Hospital
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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