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Sleep hormone melatonin tested to stop Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether giving melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, could prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in elderly patients after leg fracture surgery. Delirium affects up to 40% of older adults after major surgery and can lead to longer hospital stays and loss of independ…
Matched conditions: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:38 UTC
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New program eases depression and anxiety in seniors facing hip or knee replacement
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program that combines counseling (behavioral activation) with medication adjustments to reduce depression and anxiety in adults aged 60 and older who were scheduled for hip or knee replacement surgery. 116 participants were randomly assigned to receive the pro…
Matched conditions: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can a simple massage get knee replacement patients moving faster?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding manual lymphatic drainage massage to standard physiotherapy helps people recover knee movement faster after knee replacement surgery. Researchers measured joint range, swelling, and pain in 44 patients during their first week in the hospital. The …
Matched conditions: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Which painkiller works better after bone surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two common pain medicines, pregabalin and gabapentin, given before surgery to 142 adults having leg or hip operations under spinal anesthesia. The goal was to see which one provided better pain control and longer relief after the procedure. Results showed whic…
Matched conditions: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Muhammad Aamir Latif • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC