Common drugs linked to Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
NCT ID NCT03390751
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 161 older adults who had hip fracture or joint replacement surgery. Researchers checked if medications with a high 'atropine load' (a measure of anticholinergic effect) were linked to postoperative confusion. They used the Confusion Assessment Method daily and the Duran scale to rate drug atropine load. The goal is to help doctors choose safer drugs to prevent confusion.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose safer medications during surgery to reduce confusion in elderly patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for a link, so it cannot prove cause and effect.
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Pierre-Paul-Riquet University Hospital
Toulouse, 31000, France