Blood test may predict delirium risk after hip surgery in seniors

NCT ID NCT04875182

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Dr. Gokhan Vural Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether two substances in the blood, zonulin and interleukin-8, are linked to delirium (sudden confusion) after hip fracture surgery in older adults. Researchers measured these markers before and after surgery in 73 patients over 65. The goal was to see if these markers could help predict who might develop delirium, but this was an observational study, not a treatment trial.

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 help identify patients at risk for delirium after hip surgery, allowing for earlier monitoring or prevention.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study. It only looks for a link between blood markers and delirium, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergence Delirium femoral neck fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM

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Locations

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Muğla, Menteşe, 48000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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