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Surgery drug tested to shield elderly minds from Post-Op confusion
Prevention CompletedThis study tested if a low dose of the anesthetic drug S-ketamine, given during surgery, could help prevent post-operative delirium—a sudden state of severe confusion—in patients aged 60 and older undergoing chest surgery. Researchers compared it to another standard drug (dexmede…
Matched conditions: ELDERLY PATIENTS
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New study finds different nerve blocks work best at different times after hip surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two different nerve-blocking techniques for managing pain after hip fracture surgery in older adults. Researchers tested which method provided better pain relief at different times after surgery and which reduced the need for strong pain medications. The study…
Matched conditions: ELDERLY PATIENTS
Sponsor: Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New approach helps elderly cancer patients feel better during treatment
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at how to improve quality of life for patients over 70 with solid tumors who need chemotherapy. Researchers followed 76 patients to see how standard geriatric assessments could help tailor cancer treatment to better meet older adults' needs. The goal was to use …
Matched conditions: ELDERLY PATIENTS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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New nerve block could ease agony of hip surgery for elderly
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if a specific nerve block, given before surgery, could reduce the severe pain elderly patients often feel when being positioned for spinal anesthesia for a broken hip. It also looked at whether the block helped reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers aft…
Matched conditions: ELDERLY PATIENTS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC