Which anesthetic is safer for elderly diabetics? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06788743

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Xijing Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two common anesthetics—propofol and sevoflurane—to see which one causes less confusion (delirium) after surgery in older diabetic patients. Researchers will enroll 450 people aged 60 and older undergoing non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to find the best anesthesia approach to protect brain function in this vulnerable group.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: propofol and sevoflurane (anesthetic drugs)
What this could lead to: If propofol works better, it could offer a safer anesthesia choice for elderly diabetic patients, reducing confusion after surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-stage trial with 450 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The difference between drugs might be small or absent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus Emergence Delirium

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM (POD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University
RECRUITING

Xi’an, Shanxi, 710032, China

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