New study aims to uncover why some seniors get confused after surgery

NCT ID NCT04707794

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tracks 270 older adults (65+) having non-cardiac surgery to see how often they develop postoperative delirium—sudden confusion after an operation. Researchers will look at risk factors like age, frailty, and health conditions, and follow patients to see how delirium affects recovery. The goal is to better understand who is at risk and why, which could lead to better prevention strategies.

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 identify high-risk patients and take steps to prevent confusion after surgery.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new drug or therapy, so it cannot directly improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergence Delirium

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
RECRUITING

New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110060, India
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

New Delhi, 110060, India

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