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Simple painkiller may stop Post-Surgery brain fog in seniors
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether giving IV acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 6 hours during and after heart surgery could prevent delirium—sudden confusion—in patients aged 60 and older. Delirium is common after heart surgery and can lead to longer hospital stays and other problems. The tri…
Matched conditions: DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Sleep pill may reduce confusion after surgery in seniors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a sleep medication called suvorexant could improve sleep and reduce severe confusion (delirium) in adults 65 and older after non-cardiac surgery. 142 participants received either the drug or a placebo after their operation. The goal was to see if better …
Matched conditions: DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Eye-Tracking gadget aims to clear confusion in ICU patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a wearable eye-tracking device called EyeControl-Pro in 160 older, ventilated ICU patients. The device lets patients communicate by moving their eyes, which may help reduce delirium—a state of confusion common in intensive care. Researchers compared patients who…
Matched conditions: DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Simple drug may stop Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether giving a medicine called dexmedetomidine during major abdominal surgery can lower the chance of confusion (delirium) in patients aged 65 and older. About 268 elderly patients took part, and researchers checked for confusion twice a day while they were…
Matched conditions: DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Which alarm keeps delirious patients safer? new study tests two High-Tech solutions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 170 older hospital patients with delirium (sudden confusion) to see which bed-exit alarm works better at preventing falls. One system uses pressure-sensitive mats, the other uses a contactless radar device. The goal was to find out which technology more relia…
Matched conditions: DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE
Sponsor: University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Simple signs and amplifiers may cut hospital delirium
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether hearing and vision loss are linked to delirium (sudden confusion) in older hospital patients. Over 1,500 participants answered screening questions and had their hearing and vision tested. In a smaller trial, researchers tested if posting communication…
Matched conditions: DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC