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Sleep hormone trial aims to stop Post-Surgery confusion in elderly
Prevention CompletedThis study tested if melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, could prevent post-operative delirium—a sudden, severe confusion—in elderly patients after major surgery. It was a small pilot study with 88 participants to see if a larger trial was possible. The goal was to check if takin…
Matched conditions: POST-OPERATIVE DELIRIUM
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Heart surgery pain breakthrough? local block could slash opioid need
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a local anesthetic block, given through small tubes near the breastbone, could reduce the need for strong opioid painkillers after open-heart surgery. Researchers compared the anesthetic to a saltwater placebo in 340 patients. The main goal was to see if…
Matched conditions: POST-OPERATIVE DELIRIUM
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC