Brain scans may predict Post-Surgery confusion in children

NCT ID NCT04091724

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is watching 400 children under 16 who are having planned surgery. Researchers will use a special brain wave test (EEG) to see if they can predict which kids will wake up confused or agitated (emergence delirium). The goal is to better understand why this happens and how to spot it early.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors predict and prevent delirium in children after surgery, improving recovery.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct changes in care, and results may not apply to all children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

delirium

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DELIRIUM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Anaesthesiology, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
RECRUITING

Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China

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