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A 3-Minute phone test could transform Pre-Surgery screening for seniors

NCT ID NCT07760545

Diagnosis Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2023

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

This study will include adults aged 65 years and older who are scheduled for elective surgery and undergoing preoperative anesthetic assessment at Vancouver General Hospital or University of British Columbia Hospital. Participants will be recruited from the Pre-Admission Clinic referral list and will complete a modified Mini-Cog cognitive screening assessment by telephone followed by a standard in-person Mini-Cog assessment during their preoperative visit. The study population represents older adults undergoing surgical evaluation who do not have a known diagnosis of cognitive impairment.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with age \>65 at time of listing for pre-operative assessment. 2. Patients with a conversational understanding of English language. 3. Patients scheduled for in-person consult with an anaesthesiologist. 4. Patients awaiting surgery at Vancouver General Hospital or University of British Columbia Hospital. Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Patients with known cognitive impairment.

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Conditions

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Cognitive Dysfunction

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Cognitive impairment Cognitive screening Neurocognitive function Perioperative neurocognitive disorders Preoperative cognitive impairment

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vancouver General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Vancouver, British Columbia, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada

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