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Hidden mental health burden before surgery in seniors?

NCT ID NCT07744295

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

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First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates how often older adults in China experience anxiety and depression before undergoing major non-cardiac surgery. Researchers will use standard questionnaires to screen 8,000 patients aged 65 and older across multiple hospitals. The goal is to better understand the mental health needs of this population and inform future preoperative care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help hospitals identify older patients at risk for preoperative anxiety and depression, leading to better support and potentially improved surgical outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to other populations or healthcare settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 8,000 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Elderly patients (aged ≥65 years) who completed the anxiety and depression assessment before elective non-cardiac major surgery were included in this study

Ages

65 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Elderly patients (age ≥65 years) 2. Undergoing elective non-cardiac major surgery with a planned overnight hospital stay following surgery 3. Cognitive ability: Conscious, no severe cognitive impairment (MMSE score ≥24), able to cooperate with scale assessment Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Patients who refuse to participate in the study 2. Patients with severe dementia, language disorder, severe hearing or visual impairment, or cognitive impairment preventing assessment 3. Patients whose surgeries were canceled 4. History of previous severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or long-term use of psychotropic medications 5. Patients admitted to ICU immediately after surgery 6. Patients who did not complete the scale assessment

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder

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Anxiety Depression Elderly patients Non-cardiac major surgery

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