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Brain games before surgery: a new way to spot delirium risk?

NCT ID NCT06245005

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether older adults (60+) scheduled for major surgery could complete a set of six brain exercise games on a tablet before their operation. The goal was to see if this was practical in a busy clinic or hospital setting and whether the first-time game scores could help predict who might experience confusion (delirium) after surgery. 120 participants were enrolled, and the researchers measured how many completed the games and how satisfied they were with the experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Lumosity brain exercise games on a portable electronic device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a quick, simple way to measure cognitive reserve in older surgical patients and help predict who might develop postoperative delirium.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, not designed to prove effectiveness. The brain games may not be practical in busy clinical settings, and results may not predict delirium reliably.

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Study facts

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Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients 60 years of age or older, capable and willing to consent and scheduled to undergo non-cardiac/non-neurological surgery with an expected hospital stay of at least 72 hours.

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria 1. 60 years of age or older 2. Capable and willing to consent 3. Non-cardiac/non-neurological surgery with an expected hospital stay of at least 72 hours 4. Anticipated ASA physical status I-IV 5. English speaking 6. Willingness to use computer-based device Exclusion Criteria 1. Severe visual or auditory deficits 2. Illiterate 3. Surgery or procedure within the previous 6 months requiring general anesthesia 4. Active Axis I or II psychiatric disorders including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, alcohol, or drug abuse 5. ASA physical status V, VI 6. Planned postoperative ICU admission 7. Preoperative benzodiazepine administration (i.e. Midazolam, Diazepam)

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Conditions

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Cognitive Dysfunction

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Cognitive decline

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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