Thousands studied to uncover hidden risks of post-surgery confusion

NCT ID NCT06127901

First seen Mar 27, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looked at over 2,400 adults who had surgery in Spanish hospitals to find out how often postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) happens within 48 hours after an operation. Researchers collected information before, during, and after surgery to identify which factors make delirium more likely. The goal is to use these findings to create better prevention plans and reduce the impact of this serious complication.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • 12 Octubre University Hospital

    Madrid, 28041, Spain

  • Basurto University Hospital

    Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48013, Spain

  • Cabueñes University Hospital

    Gijón, Principality of Asturias, 33394, Spain

  • Canarias University Hospital

    San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz De Tenerife, 38320, Spain

  • Central University Hospital of Asturias

    Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, 33011, Spain

  • Clinic Hospital of Barcelona

    Barcelona, 08036, Spain

  • Clinic Hospital of Valencia

    Valencia, 46010, Spain

  • Comarcal Hospital of Castellón

    Vinaròs, Castellón, 12500, Spain

  • Cruces University Hospital

    Barakaldo, Vizcaya, 48903, Spain

  • Doctor Negrín University Hospital

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, 35010, Spain

  • Doctor Peset Universitary Hospital

    Valencia, 46017, Spain

  • Donostia University Hospital

    Donostia / San Sebastian, Giguzkoa, 20014, Spain

  • Francesc de Borja Regional Hospital

    Gandia, Valencia, 46702, Spain

  • Fuenlabrada University Hospital

    Fuenlabrada, Madrid, 28942, Spain

  • General University Hospital of Castellón

    Castellon, Castelló, 12004, Spain

  • General University Hospital of Elche

    Elche, Alicante, 03203, Spain

  • General University Hospital of València

    Valencia, 46014, Spain

  • Germans Trials i Pujol Hospital

    Badalona, Barcelona, 08916, Spain

  • Henares Hospital

    Coslada, Madrid, 28822, Spain

  • Hospital Complex of A Coruña

    A Coruña, 15006, Spain

  • Hospital Complex of Ferrol

    Ferrol, A Coruña, 15405, Spain

  • Hospital Complex of Ourense

    Ourense, 32005, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón

    Madrid, 28922, Spain

  • Hospital of León

    León, 24071, Spain

  • Infanta Leonor University Hospital

    Madrid, 28031, Spain

  • Infanta Margarita Hospital

    Córdoba, 14940, Spain

  • Infanta Sofía University Hospital

    San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, 28702, Spain

  • Josep Trueta University Hospital

    Girona, 17007, Spain

  • La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital

    Valencia, 46026, Spain

  • La Paz Universitary Hospital

    Madrid, 28046, Spain

  • La Paz University Hospital

    Madrid, 28046, Spain

  • La Princesa University Hospital

    Madrid, 28006, Spain

  • Lucus Augusti Universitary Hospital

    Lugo, 27003, Spain

  • Manises Hospital

    Manises, Valencia, 46940, Spain

  • Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital

    Santander, Cantabria, 39008, Spain

  • Miguel Servet University Hospital

    Zaragoza, 50009, Spain

  • Montecelo Hospital

    Pontevedra, 36071, Spain

  • Parc Taulí Hospital

    Sabadell, Barcelona, 08208, Spain

  • Príncipe de Asturias University Hospital

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain

  • Public Hospital of Mariña

    Burela de Cabo, Lugo, 27880, Spain

  • Puerta de Hierro University Hospital

    Majadahonda, Madrid, 28222, Spain

  • Quirónsalud University Hospital

    Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, 28223, Spain

  • Quirónsalud Valle del Henares Hospital

    Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid, 28806, Spain

  • Regional Hospital of Monforte de Lemos

    Monforte de Lemos, Lugo, 27400, Spain

  • Reina Sofía Hospital

    Córdoba, 14004, Spain

  • Ribera Povisa Hospital

    Vigo, 36211, Spain

  • San Carlos Clinical Hospital

    Madrid, 28040, Spain

  • San Cecilio University Hospital

    Granada, 18016, Spain

  • San José and Santa Adela Cruz Roja Central Hospital

    Madrid, 28003, Spain

  • San Juan University Hospital

    Alicante, 03550, Spain

  • San Pedro de Alcántara Hospital

    Cáceres, 10003, Spain

  • Sant Joan University Hospital of Alacant

    Alicante, 03550, Spain

  • Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital

    Barcelona, 08025, Spain

  • Santiago de Compostela University Clinical Hospital

    Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, 15706, Spain

  • University Clinical Hospital of Valladolid

    Valladolid, 47003, Spain

  • University Hospital of Badajoz

    Badajoz, 06080, Spain

  • University Hospital of Bellvitge

    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08907, Spain

  • University Hospital of Burgos

    Burgos, 09006, Spain

  • University Hospital of Móstoles

    Móstoles, Madrid, 28935, Spain

  • University Hospital of Salamanca

    Salamanca, 37007, Spain

  • University Hospital of Son Espases

    Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, 07120, Spain

  • Virgen de la Macarena University Hospital

    Seville, 41009, Spain

  • Álvaro Cunqueiro University Hospital

    Vigo, 36312, Spain

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