RecruitingNCT07598552

Early Cognitive Changes After Same-day Discharge Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

Early Cognitive Changes in Patients Aged 70 Years or Older After Same-day Discharge Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study

Sponsor

Odense University Hospital

Enrollment

48 participants

Start Date

May 18, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Cognitive Change Total Knee Arthroplasty Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD)Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to explore early cognitive changes in patients aged 70 years or older undergoing same-day discharge after hip or knee replacement surgery. The main question it aims to answer is: Does patients experience cognitive changes in cognitive test performance from before surgery to the first day after surgery? Participants will: * Complete a cognitive test battery virtually about 14 days before surgery, and on the first and seventh day after their operation. * Record pain levels and pain medicine use during the first week after surgery

Eligibility

Min Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a new treatment for people with cognitive change, postoperative cognitive dysfunction (pocd), and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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