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Nasal spray may prevent post-surgery delirium in seniors

NCT ID NCT07538284

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a nasal spray called dexmedetomidine, taken at night, can help older adults (ages 65-90) sleep and reduce the risk of delirium after major abdominal surgery. 400 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if this simple approach can prevent confusion and improve recovery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2/3

Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.

Participants

About 400 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

May 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65-90 years * Scheduled for a major abdominal surgery with estimated surgery time ≥ 2 hours Exclusion Criteria: * Blind, deafness or the inability to speak mandarin * Allergy to dexmedetomidine. * Renal and liver failure requiring dialysis or Child-Pugh score \> 5 * Follow-up difficulties (i.e. active substance abuse, psychotic disorder, homelessness) * Previous major abdominal or cardiac surgery within 1 year of surgical procedure * Chronic therapy with benzodiazepines and/or antipsychotics. Severe deficit due to structural or anoxic brain damage * Body weight \< 35 kg

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Conditions

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Emergence Delirium Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Intranasal dexmedetomidine Major abdominal surgery Postoperative delirium (POD) Sleep disturbances

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