Can Pre-Surgery worries predict delirium in elderly orthopedic patients?

NCT ID NCT07512752

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is observing 150 older adults (65+) who are having major orthopedic surgery, like hip or knee replacement. Researchers want to see if feeling distressed before surgery is linked to problems after surgery, such as confusion (delirium), pain, and longer hospital stays. The goal is to learn how to better identify patients who might need extra support before and after their operation.

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 study could help identify elderly patients at higher risk for postoperative delirium, leading to better pre-surgery care and fewer complications.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can only show links, not cause and effect. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergence Delirium Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fethi Sekin City Hospital
RECRUITING

Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye)

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