Blood test may predict delirium risk in elderly hip surgery patients
NCT ID NCT07297017
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looks at whether the Naples Prognostic Score, a combination of blood markers, can predict postoperative delirium in elderly patients having hip fracture surgery. Researchers will enroll 168 people aged 60 and older and check for delirium daily using a standard assessment. If the score works, it could help doctors identify high-risk patients early, but this is an observational study and does not test any treatment.
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a simple blood-based tool to identify elderly patients at high risk for delirium after hip surgery, allowing earlier preventive care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center observational study, not a treatment trial. The score may not be accurate enough to use in practice, and results may not apply to other hospitals or patient groups.
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