Sleep pill may cut Post-Surgery confusion in seniors

NCT ID NCT05733286

First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested whether the sleep medication suvorexant could help older adults (65+) sleep better and reduce severe confusion after non-heart surgery. 142 participants received either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if better sleep leads to less delirium.

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Locations

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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