Steroid shot during surgery may curb senior confusion
NCT ID NCT07271394
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving a steroid (methylprednisolone) during anesthesia can lower the chance of confusion after abdominal surgery in patients 65 and older. Researchers analyzed records from over 25,000 people to see if the drug helped prevent postoperative delirium. The goal is to find a simple way to protect older patients' thinking after major surgery.
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Chinese PLA General Hospital
Beijing, China
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