Cognitive Health Awareness Program in Surgical Patients
Key facts
- Who runs it
- University Health Network, Toronto
- Where
- Canada2 sites in 1 countryChoose a country to see its sites
- Trial code
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- People taking part
- 164 people, planned
- Started
- 12 Aug 2024
- Ended
- 30 Aug 2026
- Type of study
- Interventional
- Treatments tested
- Web based education program
- Record updated
- 7 May 2026
Who can take part
- Age
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- Women and men
- Healthy volunteers
- Cannot take part
The registry criteria, word for word
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Who can take part
- patients ≥60 years old
- undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery
- competent to provide informed consent in English and
- possess some computer skills
Who cannot take part
- previous major neurocognitive disorder
- uncontrolled psychiatric disorders
- hearing and/or vision impairment
This trial has no sites in United States.
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About the trial
What the trial wants to find out
Addressing brain health and cognitive impairment (CI) in the aging population is important, especially in those undergoing surgery. While certain adverse outcomes are beyond control due to various factors, some may be preventable, such as delirium. It is crucial for patients and their families to be fully aware of the heightened risks associated with CI. By discussing the implications for individuals and their families, patients can make informed decisions about their health. Additionally, patients can be better prepared for their post-operative care and informed about post-operative complications. Education is a practical and viable solution to promote awareness and empower individuals to manage their cognitive health, especially in the context of surgery. Also, it can act as an early intervention. Thus, there is a need to proactively educate older adults about brain health.
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The objective of the Web-Based Brain Health Education Study is to determine the impact of preoperative education on the knowledge of cognitive health of older surgical patients. Specifically, our study will examine the changes in knowledge scores after patients participate in a web-based education program on promoting brain health during their surgical journey. We hypothesize that a web-based education program will increase patient knowledge and empower them proactively about their brain health during the surgical journey.
The group in the trial
- web-based education programTreatment being tested
Older surgical participants will receive a web-based educational program in promoting brain health (intervention). Participants will complete pre- and post-education questionnaires and a post-education satisfaction survey.
Data and sources
- Registry record
- Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Official title
- A Web-Based Education Program in Promoting Brain Health During the Surgical Journey in Older Patients
- Record updated
- 7 May 2026