POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM (POD)

This study compares two drug combinations—ketofol (ketamine plus propofol) and ketodex (ketamine plus dexmedetomidine)—to see which better prevents postoperative delirium in patients 60 and older undergoing open cancer surgery in the pelvis or abdomen. Delirium is a common, serio…

This study compares two common anesthetics—propofol and sevoflurane—to see which one causes less confusion (delirium) after surgery in older diabetic patients. Researchers will enroll 450 people aged 60 and older undergoing non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to find the best anesth…

This study looks at whether older women are more likely than men to develop confusion after surgery (postoperative delirium) and whether family visits play a role. Researchers will follow 471 patients aged 65 and older having non-cardiac surgery. No new treatments are tested—just…

This study is watching 1,200 older adults (65+) before, during, and after surgery to learn why some get complications like confusion (delirium). Researchers will collect blood samples and health information to build a tool that predicts these risks. The goal is to better understa…

This study compares two ways of giving anesthesia during brain surgery: a computer-controlled pump versus manual control by the anesthesiologist. The goal is to see which method leads to less postoperative delirium (confusion), pain, and nausea. Researchers will study 70 adults h…

This study tracks 230 adults having planned heart surgery to see if unstable blood pressure during the operation raises the risk of serious problems like confusion, kidney injury, stroke, or death within 30 days. Researchers will monitor blood pressure dips and use of pressure-ra…

This study looks at whether a backup of blood in the veins during heart surgery is linked to confusion (delirium) after the operation. Researchers will monitor 120 adults having planned heart surgery. The goal is to understand this possible connection, not to test a new treatment…