DementiaNCT06540638
Cognitive Health Awareness Program in Surgical Patients
A study testing Web based education program in people with Dementia and Cognitive, run by University Health Network, Toronto at 2 sites in Canada.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and older
- What is being tested?
- Web based education program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 164 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesCanada
- Study dates
- 12 Aug 2024to 30 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- patients ≥60 years old
- undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery
- competent to provide informed consent in English and
- possess some computer skills
Who cannot join
- previous major neurocognitive disorder
- uncontrolled psychiatric disorders
- hearing and/or vision impairment
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Canada2 sites
399 Bathurst St. Toronto Western Hospital, Preadmission Clinic, Dept. of Anesthesia
Toronto, Ontario, M5T2S8
Mount Sinai Hospital
Toronto, Ontario
About this study
Official title: A Web-Based Education Program in Promoting Brain Health During the Surgical Journey in Older Patients
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.
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.
Read the detailed description
The primary objective of this study is to determine the impact of a web-based educational program in promoting brain health in older surgical patients by changes in their knowledge score after education. For the secondary objectives, we aim to 1) determine participant satisfaction with the educational program, and 2) gain insights regarding perceived benefits and drawbacks of the brain health program.
This multicenter study will target older patients from pre-admission clinics at Toronto Western (TWH) and Mount Sinai Hospitals (MSH). Written informed consent to participate in the study will be obtained from all patients in person during the visit.
In a pre-operative assessment 1-30 days prior to their scheduled surgery, patients will be asked to participate in our web-based educational program. The program will be delivered on a research laptop/iPad/ paper version at the clinic. The entire program, including pre- and post-education questionnaires and satisfaction survey should take about 20 minutes to complete.
- Being tested
- Web based education program
- Keywords
- Educational Program, Cognitive Impairment, Postoperative Delirium
- Medical subject headings
- Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction, Emergence Delirium
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Web based education programBehavioural
In a pre-operative assessment, 1-30 days prior to their scheduled surgery, patients will be asked to participate in our web-based educational program. The content of our e-module included: introduction to brain health, surgery, and delirium, causes and risk factors, modifiable risk factors, and delirium prevention. The program will be delivered on a research laptop/iPad at the clinic. The entire program, including pre- and post-education questionnaires and satisfaction survey should take about 20 minutes to complete.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| web-based education program | Experimental | 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. Receives: Behavioral: Web based education program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in knowledge scores
A knowledge questionnaire was developed to assess patient's knowledge of brain health during their surgical journey based on our education e-module. Our questionnaire contains 20 True/False questions. Each correct answer is worth one point, giving a minimum value/score of 0 and maximum value/score of 20. Higher values/scores indicate greater knowledge of brain health. The pre- and post-education questionnaires are identical.
Measured: At pre-surgery
Secondary outcomes (1)
Participant satisfaction
Participants will be asked to rate their level of satisfaction with the educational program.
Measured: At pre-surgery
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Aug 2024
- Study start12 Aug 2024
- Primary completionAug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Aug 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for DementiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Health Network, TorontoThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- Single Group Assignment In a pre-operative assessment 1-30 days prior to their scheduled surgery, patients will be asked to participate in our web-based educational program. The program will be delivered on a research laptop/iPad at the clinic. The entire program, including pre- and post-education questionnaires and satisfaction survey should take about 20 minutes to complete.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 164 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Frances Chung, MBBS, FRCPC, Principal investigator, University Health Network, Toronto
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06540638
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 24-5067
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 2 Aug 2024
- Last updated
- 7 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Web-Based Education Program in Promoting Brain Health During the Surgical Journey in Older Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06540638
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 24-5067
- Keywords
- Educational Program, Cognitive Impairment, Postoperative Delirium
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 164 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University Health Network, TorontoUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
- Study start
- 12 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
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.
Detailed description
The primary objective of this study is to determine the impact of a web-based educational program in promoting brain health in older surgical patients by changes in their knowledge score after education. For the secondary objectives, we aim to 1) determine participant satisfaction with the educational program, and 2) gain insights regarding perceived benefits and drawbacks of the brain health program.
This multicenter study will target older patients from pre-admission clinics at Toronto Western (TWH) and Mount Sinai Hospitals (MSH). Written informed consent to participate in the study will be obtained from all patients in person during the visit.
In a pre-operative assessment 1-30 days prior to their scheduled surgery, patients will be asked to participate in our web-based educational program. The program will be delivered on a research laptop/iPad/ paper version at the clinic. The entire program, including pre- and post-education questionnaires and satisfaction survey should take about 20 minutes to complete.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- Single Group Assignment In a pre-operative assessment 1-30 days prior to their scheduled surgery, patients will be asked to participate in our web-based educational program. The program will be delivered on a research laptop/iPad at the clinic. The entire program, including pre- and post-education questionnaires and satisfaction survey should take about 20 minutes to complete.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| web-based education program | Experimental | Behavioral: Web based education programOlder 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. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- patients ≥60 years old
- undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery
- competent to provide informed consent in English and
- possess some computer skills
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- previous major neurocognitive disorder
- uncontrolled psychiatric disorders
- hearing and/or vision impairment
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Web based education programIn a pre-operative assessment, 1-30 days prior to their scheduled surgery, patients will be asked to participate in our web-based educational program. The content of our e-module included: introduction to brain health, surgery, and delirium, causes and risk factors, modifiable risk factors, and delirium prevention. The program will be delivered on a research laptop/iPad at the clinic. The entire program, including pre- and post-education questionnaires and satisfaction survey should take about 20 minutes to complete. | Behavioural | web-based education program |
Primary outcome
Change in knowledge scores
Time frame: At pre-surgery
A knowledge questionnaire was developed to assess patient's knowledge of brain health during their surgical journey based on our education e-module. Our questionnaire contains 20 True/False questions. Each correct answer is worth one point, giving a minimum value/score of 0 and maximum value/score of 20. Higher values/scores indicate greater knowledge of brain health. The pre- and post-education questionnaires are identical.
1 secondary outcome
Participant satisfaction
Time frame: At pre-surgery
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 May 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Frances Chung, MBBS, FRCPC principal investigator
University Health Network, Toronto
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Web based education program in people with Dementia and Cognitive, run by University Health Network, Toronto at 2 sites in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in knowledge scores (time frame: At pre-surgery). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 May 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.