Postoperative Anxiety and Depression Among Chinese Elderly Patients (NCT07532122) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Postoperative Anxiety and Depression Among Chinese Elderly Patients
China7,568 participantsStarted 2020-04-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the prevalence of postoperative anxiety and depression symptoms and identify the related risk factors in elderly patients aged 65 and older who undergo non-cardiac surgery in China.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
What is the prevalence rate of postoperative anxiety symptoms in elderly Chinese patients after non-cardiac surgery?
What is the prevalence rate of postoperative depression symptoms in elderly Chinese patients after non-cardiac surgery?
What are the risk and protective factors linked to postoperative anxiety and depression symptoms in this patient population?
Participants will undergo routine non-cardiac surgery as part of their standard medical care, and researchers will collect relevant clinical data and assess their anxiety and depression symptoms using standardized screening scales after surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. elderly patients (age ≥ 65 years)
. undergoing elective surgery with a planned overnight hospital stay following surgery
. non-cardiac surgery, non-neurosurgical surgery
. patients who complete the scale assessment
Exclusion criteria
. patients fully refused to participate in the study
. patients with severe dementia, language disorder, severe hearing or visual impairment, coma, and end-stage status
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.