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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Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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