Massive new study aims to stop Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
NCT ID NCT04355195
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a structured care program to prevent postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) in patients aged 70 and older undergoing surgery. Over 18,000 participants will receive evidence-based prevention measures, with electronic tracking to ensure consistency. Additional sub-studies explore how blood pressure changes and brain wave monitoring might predict delirium risk.
What this could mean
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Active substance
structured care program (evidence-based prevention measures, electronic documentation, and monitoring devices)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish a practical, hospital-wide approach to reduce postoperative delirium in older patients, improving recovery and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an implementation study, not a drug trial, so benefits depend on hospital staff following the program consistently. The sub-studies are exploratory and may not yield clear results.
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Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (CBF), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
RECRUITINGBerlin, 12203, Germany
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Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (CCM/CVK) Berlin, Carité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
RECRUITINGBerlin, 13353, Germany
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