Your sleep pattern may predict Post-Surgery confusion risk
NCT ID NCT07722481
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a person's natural sleep preference—being a morning person, night owl, or in between—is linked to the risk of waking up confused after surgery. Researchers will review records from 235 older adults (65+) who had non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia. The goal is to see if certain sleep types are more prone to emergence delirium, a common and distressing complication in elderly patients.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If a link is found, it could help doctors identify which older patients are at higher risk for post-surgery confusion and tailor preventive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective study, so it can only show an association, not cause and effect. Other factors may influence the results.
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400010, China
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