New hope for elderly cancer patients: drug may ward off Post-Surgery confusion
NCT ID NCT03012984
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine, a mild sedative, to standard pain relief could lower the risk of delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults after cancer surgery. Delirium is common in elderly patients and can lead to worse recovery. The trial involved 1,500 patients aged 65 and older across multiple hospitals, comparing those who received the drug with those who did not. The goal was to see if better sleep quality from the drug could prevent this serious complication.
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Locations
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Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
Baoding, Hebei, 050031, China
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Chongqing University Fuling Hospital
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 408099, China
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Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital
Guiyang, Guizhou, 550002, China
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Peking University First Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100034, China
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Peking University International Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 102206, China
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Qingdao Municipal Hospital
Qingdao, Shandong, 266011, China
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Shanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital
Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030013, China
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710038, China
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The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300170, China
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The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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Tianjin Hospital of ITCWM-Nankai Hospital
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300100, China
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Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100091, China
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