Preoperative Anxiety and Depression Among Older Chinese Patients (NCT07744295) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Preoperative Anxiety and Depression Among Older Chinese Patients
8,000 participantsStarted 2026-08-15
Plain-language summary
A multicenter, cross-sectional study to characterize the clinical profiles of the Chinese elderly population and to determine the prevalence of preoperative anxiety and depression.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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
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.
1This study is focused on measuring anxiety and depression before surgery in older patients — does my doctor think I would benefit from being screened for these issues before my own upcoming non-cardiac surgery, whether or not I join this trial?
2Since this study hasn't started recruiting yet, how long might it be before I could even participate, and is that timeline compatible with my surgery schedule?
3This trial appears to be observational — measuring anxiety and depression rather than testing a specific treatment — so what would actually happen differently for me if I enrolled compared to my standard preoperative care?
4Given that this study is specifically designed for older Chinese patients, does my doctor feel my background, age, and health situation make me a good fit for what the researchers are looking for?
5If the study identifies that I have significant preoperative anxiety or depression, would there be any follow-up support or treatment offered as part of the trial, or would I need to seek that separately through my regular care team?
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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.
What they're measuring
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Preoperative Anxiety
Timeframe: Preoperative (within 3 days before surgery)
2
Preoperative Depression
Timeframe: Preoperative (within 3 days before surgery)