Simple blood test may predict Post-Surgery confusion in colorectal cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07597330
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 590 colorectal cancer patients to develop a risk tool that predicts postoperative delirium—a common complication causing confusion and slower recovery. Researchers combined blood test results (including the TyG index) with patient subtypes to create a scoring system. The goal is to help doctors quickly spot high-risk patients and provide targeted care, though this is only a data-collection study and does not test a new treatment.
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 give doctors a simple way to identify patients at high risk for confusion after colorectal cancer surgery, allowing for earlier preventive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study that only collects data, so it does not test a new treatment. The risk tool may not be accurate enough for routine use and needs further validation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The first hospital of lanzhou university
Lanzhou, Gansu, 73000, China
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