Sleep hormone trial aims to stop Post-Surgery confusion in elderly
NCT ID NCT03785158
Summary
This study tested if melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, could prevent post-operative delirium—a sudden, severe confusion—in elderly patients after major surgery. It was a small pilot study with 88 participants to see if a larger trial was possible. The goal was to check if taking melatonin around surgery time is safe and practical, and if it might reduce the risk of this serious complication.
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Locations
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Hamilton Health Sciences-Juravinski Hospital Location
Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 1C3, Canada
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4A6, Canada
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