Blood test may forecast Post-Surgery delirium in diabetics

NCT ID NCT06426953

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Xie Kangjie Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether certain proteins in the blood can predict postoperative delirium (sudden confusion after surgery) in elderly patients with diabetes. Researchers will measure levels of TGF-β, ADNP, MAP6, and PGC-1α in 180 participants before surgery and track who develops delirium. No treatment is given; this is purely an observational study to gather knowledge.

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 blood test that helps predict which diabetes patients are at risk for confusion after surgery.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for links between proteins and delirium, so it won't directly improve patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients.

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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

Contacts and locations

Locations

The People's hospital of Qiannan
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Duyun, Guizhou, 558000, China
Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
RECRUITING

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310022, China

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