Study tests drug to stop Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
NCT ID NCT03012984
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at whether adding a sedative called dexmedetomidine to standard pain relief can prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults after cancer surgery. Delirium is common in elderly patients and can lead to worse recovery. The trial involved 1,500 patients aged 65-89 having cancer surgery, and compared those who got dexmedetomidine with those who did not. The goal was to see if this approach lowers the chance of delirium in the first five days after surgery.
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Locations
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Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
Baoding, Hebei, 050031, China
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Chongqing University Fuling Hospital
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 408099, China
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Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital
Guiyang, Guizhou, 550002, China
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Peking University First Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100034, China
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Peking University International Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 102206, China
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Qingdao Municipal Hospital
Qingdao, Shandong, 266011, China
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Shanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital
Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030013, China
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710038, China
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The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300170, China
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The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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Tianjin Hospital of ITCWM-Nankai Hospital
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300100, China
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Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100091, China
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