Caffeine may clear Post-Surgery brain fog in older adults

NCT ID NCT05574400

First seen Apr 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving caffeine to adults aged 70 and older after major surgery can reduce the risk of postoperative delirium—a state of sudden confusion. Researchers will compare caffeine to a placebo in 250 participants. The goal is to improve mental recovery without major side effects.

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Locations

  • Michigan Medicine

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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