Could a common antidepressant stop Post-Surgery confusion in seniors?
NCT ID NCT06969287
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether fluvoxamine, a drug used for depression, can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults after non-cardiac surgery. About 46 people having elective surgery that requires at least a 2-day hospital stay will take part. The main goal is to see if the study is feasible, not yet to prove the drug works.
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Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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