New hope for preventing Post-Surgery confusion in seniors

NCT ID NCT05242692

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether giving a small amount of s-ketamine during chest surgery could reduce the risk of postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) in patients aged 60 and older. Over 500 participants were randomly assigned to receive either s-ketamine or another drug (dexmedetomidine) during their operation. The goal was to see if s-ketamine works as well as the standard treatment for preventing confusion after surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergence Delirium esophageal disorder lung disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cancer hospital and institute of Guangzhou medical university

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510095, China