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Observational study on the predictive value of the BAMCOG and cortisol levels for the incidence of Postoperative Delirium/Postoperative acute encephalopathy measured by the MoCA and the DeltaScan in patients who undergo Aortic Valve Replacement surgery

Completed
Conditions
Popsoperative delirium
postoperative confusion
10012221
Registration Number
NL-OMON49940
Lead Sponsor
Catharina-ziekenhuis
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

65 years or older
Scheduled for an AVR surgery
Capable of playing the BAMCOG after instruction
Near native Dutch speaker

Exclusion Criteria

Mental disorder
Learning disorder
Alcohol abuse
Medication use: clozapine or lithium
Not capable of signing informed consent
Patients with an implanted device, such as a defibrillator, neurostimulator,
pacemaker, or ECG monitor.
Patients with a history of epilepsy or seizures.
Patients who are pregnant.
Patients that have a known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient.
Over damaged, denuded skin or other recent scar tissue.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>We are going to investigate the prognostic value of the BAMCOG for the<br /><br>development of postoperative acute encephalopathy in patients undergoing AVR<br /><br>surgery. </p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>a. The correlation between the BAMCOG-scores and the MoCA-scores<br /><br>b. The prognostic value of diverse cortisol measurements (blood, sweat, saliva)<br /><br>in the prediction of postoperative acute encephalopathy in patients undergoing<br /><br>AVR surgery. </p><br>
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