Massive study tests common steroid to prevent Post-Surgery confusion in elderly

NCT ID NCT07271394

Summary

This study looked at whether giving a steroid called methylprednisolone during surgery could help prevent post-operative delirium, a common state of confusion, in elderly patients having abdominal operations. Researchers analyzed medical records from over 25,800 patients aged 65 and older to see if the steroid reduced the risk of developing delirium in the days following surgery. The goal was to find a safe, practical way to control this serious complication using existing hospital data.

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Locations

  • Chinese PLA General Hospital

    Beijing, China

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