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One in four elderly surgery patients may face hidden mental health struggles

NCT ID NCT07532122

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study followed over 7,500 Chinese patients aged 65 and older who had non-cardiac surgery. Researchers measured how many developed anxiety or depression symptoms afterward using standard questionnaires. The goal was to find out how common these symptoms are and what factors might increase or decrease the risk.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify which elderly patients are at higher risk for anxiety and depression after surgery, leading to better screening and support.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other populations or surgical settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

7,568 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2020

Finished

May 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Elderly patients (aged ≥ 65 years) who completed the anxiety and depression assessment after the elective noncardiac, non-neurosurgical surgery were included in this study.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. elderly patients (age ≥ 65 years) 2. undergoing elective surgery with a planned overnight hospital stay following surgery 3. non-cardiac surgery, non-neurosurgical surgery 4. patients who complete the scale assessment Exclusion Criteria: 1. patients fully refused to participate in the study 2. patients with severe dementia, language disorder, severe hearing or visual impairment, coma, and end-stage status 3. patients whose surgeries were canceled 4. history of previous severe mental illness or long-term use of psychotropic medications 5. patients admitted to ICU immediately after surgery 6. patients who died within 7 days after surgery

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder

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Anxiety Depression

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • First Medical center of Chinese PLA General Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100853, China

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