Blood test may predict delirium after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT06007755

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to find blood markers that could predict delirium—a state of sudden confusion—after heart surgery. Researchers will measure certain proteins and other substances in the blood of 113 patients before and after surgery. The goal is to develop a simple test to identify high-risk patients and improve prevention.

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 lead to a simple blood test to identify patients at risk of delirium after heart surgery, allowing earlier prevention.
What could go wrong: This is an early exploratory study with only 113 participants. The markers may not prove reliable enough for routine use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

delirium

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DELIRIUM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Anesthesiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
RECRUITING

Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China

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