POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM

This study is testing whether a simple blood score can predict which elderly patients will develop confusion (delirium) after hip fracture surgery. Researchers will measure inflammation and nutrition markers in 168 patients aged 60+ before surgery, then track who develops confusi…

This study is testing if a sleep medication called daridorexant can prevent delirium—a state of sudden confusion and disorientation—in older adults after heart surgery. About 80 participants aged 60+ will take either the study drug or a placebo for three nights after their surger…

This study is testing a digital support system designed to help hospital staff follow established guidelines to prevent postoperative delirium, a common and serious confusion state after surgery. It will involve 800 patients aged 70 and older having elective surgery. The main goa…

This study is testing if doing brain-training exercises at home before heart surgery can help prevent common post-surgery problems like confusion (delirium) and memory decline. It will involve 100 patients scheduled for elective heart surgery. One group will do daily paper-and-pe…

This study is testing if a 30-minute relaxation session using virtual reality and calming sounds before heart surgery can reduce stress and prevent post-operative confusion and memory decline. It will involve 125 patients undergoing elective heart surgery in Germany. Researchers …

This study aims to see if one sedative (dexmedetomidine) works better than another (midazolam) at preventing confusion and delirium after heart bypass surgery. It will involve 60 adults having planned bypass surgery. Researchers will monitor patients closely after surgery to see …

This study aims to understand the best blood pressure levels to maintain during surgery for optimal brain health in older adults. Researchers will monitor brain electrical activity and oxygen levels in 100 patients aged 60+ undergoing major non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to lea…

This study aims to understand why some patients experience brain-related problems like confusion, stroke, or memory decline after heart surgery. Researchers will monitor 500 patients' brain blood flow during surgery to see if keeping blood pressure within a personalized 'safe zon…

This study aims to find out if certain proteins in the blood can help predict which older diabetic patients might develop confusion after surgery. Researchers will collect blood samples from 180 patients before their operation and measure specific protein levels. They will then t…

This study aims to understand why some patients become confused after heart surgery and how that confusion affects their long-term health. Researchers will follow 1500 patients to collect detailed information before, during, and after their operations. The goal is to identify ris…

This study aims to find out if simple blood tests taken before surgery can help predict which children might become confused or agitated after waking up from anesthesia for a circumcision. Researchers will observe 140 healthy children aged 2-12 years undergoing this common proced…