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Simple painkiller may shield Seniors' minds after heart surgery
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether giving the painkiller acetaminophen (Tylenol) through an IV every 6 hours during and after heart surgery could prevent delirium—a state of sudden confusion—in patients aged 60 and older. Delirium is a common and serious complication after heart surgery. …
Matched conditions: DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 25, 2026 18:38 UTC
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Eye-Tracking tech may help clear confusion in ICU patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special communication device (EyeControl-Pro) could help reduce confusion and delirium in older adults in the intensive care unit who are on breathing machines. The device lets patients communicate using their eyes. The trial involved 160 patients aged…
Matched conditions: DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 25, 2026 18:47 UTC
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Sleep pill may cut Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether the sleep medication suvorexant could help older adults (65+) sleep better and reduce severe confusion after non-heart surgery. 142 participants received either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if better sleep leads to less delirium.
Matched conditions: DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Simple drug during surgery may keep seniors Clear-Headed after big operations
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether giving a medicine called dexmedetomidine during major abdominal surgery can lower the chance of older patients (over 65) becoming confused or delirious after the operation. Researchers tracked 268 patients for about 5 days after surgery, checking for …
Matched conditions: DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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High-Tech showdown: can radar or contact mats stop delirious patients from falling?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested two different technologies—pressure-sensitive contact mats and a contactless radar device—to see which one better alerts staff when older patients with delirium try to get out of bed unsupervised. The goal was to reduce falls and injuries. Researchers tracked 17…
Matched conditions: DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE
Sponsor: University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 25, 2026 18:47 UTC
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Can better hearing reduce hospital confusion?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored whether hearing and vision loss are linked to delirium (sudden confusion) in hospital patients. Over 1,500 adults answered screening questions and had their hearing and vision tested. Researchers also tested if providing hearing devices and communication tips …
Matched conditions: DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC