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Can common heart-surgery practices trigger delirium? a 5,600-patient hunt for clues.

NCT ID NCT02548975

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This study tracks thousands of heart-surgery patients to identify factors that may increase the risk of postoperative delirium — a state of sudden confusion. Researchers are examining whether medications like statins and beta blockers, the use of a heart-lung machine, or the length of surgery play a role. The goal is to pinpoint modifiable risks that could help prevent delirium in future patients.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If clear risk factors are identified, doctors may adjust care before and during heart surgery to lower the chance of postoperative delirium.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it can find links but cannot prove cause and effect. Many factors beyond those measured could influence delirium risk.

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Study facts

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Participants

5,600 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Nov 2009

Finished

Nov 2016

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Cardiac surgery patients over 18 years old at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery (coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), CABG+valve(s), valve only) \*depending on the study - OR aortic valve replacement (will include patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and patients undergoing only aortic valve replacement with CPB) Exclusion Criteria: Emergency cases will be excluded. \*depending on the study - Patients undergoing any valve replacement surgery other than aortic valve

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Conditions

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aortic valve stenosis coronary artery disorder delirium Emergence Delirium

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Delirium

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