Spanish hospitals uncover key triggers of Post-Surgery confusion
NCT ID NCT06127901
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how often patients develop confusion after surgery (postoperative delirium) and what factors increase the risk. Researchers tracked over 2,400 adults in Spanish hospitals who had surgery requiring an overnight stay. The goal is to use this information to create better prevention plans and reduce the impact of delirium on recovery.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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2,442 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients over 18 years of age undergoing urgent and scheduled surgery requiring hospital admission, under any type of anaesthesia.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 18 years of age undergoing urgent and scheduled surgery requiring hospital admission, under any type of anaesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of pre-surgical delirium. * Outpatient surgery.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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12 Octubre University Hospital
Madrid, 28041, Spain
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Basurto University Hospital
Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48013, Spain
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Cabueñes University Hospital
Gijón, Principality of Asturias, 33394, Spain
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Canarias University Hospital
San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz De Tenerife, 38320, Spain
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Central University Hospital of Asturias
Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, 33011, Spain
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Clinic Hospital of Barcelona
Barcelona, 08036, Spain
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Clinic Hospital of Valencia
Valencia, 46010, Spain
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Comarcal Hospital of Castellón
Vinaròs, Castellón, 12500, Spain
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Cruces University Hospital
Barakaldo, Vizcaya, 48903, Spain
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Doctor Negrín University Hospital
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, 35010, Spain
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Doctor Peset Universitary Hospital
Valencia, 46017, Spain
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Donostia University Hospital
Donostia / San Sebastian, Giguzkoa, 20014, Spain
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Francesc de Borja Regional Hospital
Gandia, Valencia, 46702, Spain
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Fuenlabrada University Hospital
Fuenlabrada, Madrid, 28942, Spain
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General University Hospital of Castellón
Castellon, Castelló, 12004, Spain
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General University Hospital of Elche
Elche, Alicante, 03203, Spain
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General University Hospital of València
Valencia, 46014, Spain
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Germans Trials i Pujol Hospital
Badalona, Barcelona, 08916, Spain
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Henares Hospital
Coslada, Madrid, 28822, Spain
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Hospital Complex of A Coruña
A Coruña, 15006, Spain
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Hospital Complex of Ferrol
Ferrol, A Coruña, 15405, Spain
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Hospital Complex of Ourense
Ourense, 32005, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón
Madrid, 28922, Spain
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Hospital of León
León, 24071, Spain
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Infanta Leonor University Hospital
Madrid, 28031, Spain
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Infanta Margarita Hospital
Córdoba, 14940, Spain
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Infanta Sofía University Hospital
San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, 28702, Spain
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Josep Trueta University Hospital
Girona, 17007, Spain
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La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital
Valencia, 46026, Spain
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La Paz Universitary Hospital
Madrid, 28046, Spain
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La Paz University Hospital
Madrid, 28046, Spain
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La Princesa University Hospital
Madrid, 28006, Spain
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Lucus Augusti Universitary Hospital
Lugo, 27003, Spain
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Manises Hospital
Manises, Valencia, 46940, Spain
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Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital
Santander, Cantabria, 39008, Spain
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Miguel Servet University Hospital
Zaragoza, 50009, Spain
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Montecelo Hospital
Pontevedra, 36071, Spain
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Parc Taulí Hospital
Sabadell, Barcelona, 08208, Spain
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Príncipe de Asturias University Hospital
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain
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Public Hospital of Mariña
Burela de Cabo, Lugo, 27880, Spain
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Puerta de Hierro University Hospital
Majadahonda, Madrid, 28222, Spain
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Quirónsalud University Hospital
Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, 28223, Spain
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Quirónsalud Valle del Henares Hospital
Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid, 28806, Spain
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Regional Hospital of Monforte de Lemos
Monforte de Lemos, Lugo, 27400, Spain
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Reina Sofía Hospital
Córdoba, 14004, Spain
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Ribera Povisa Hospital
Vigo, 36211, Spain
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San Carlos Clinical Hospital
Madrid, 28040, Spain
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San Cecilio University Hospital
Granada, 18016, Spain
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San José and Santa Adela Cruz Roja Central Hospital
Madrid, 28003, Spain
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San Juan University Hospital
Alicante, 03550, Spain
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San Pedro de Alcántara Hospital
Cáceres, 10003, Spain
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Sant Joan University Hospital of Alacant
Alicante, 03550, Spain
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Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital
Barcelona, 08025, Spain
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Santiago de Compostela University Clinical Hospital
Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, 15706, Spain
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University Clinical Hospital of Valladolid
Valladolid, 47003, Spain
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University Hospital of Badajoz
Badajoz, 06080, Spain
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University Hospital of Bellvitge
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08907, Spain
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University Hospital of Burgos
Burgos, 09006, Spain
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University Hospital of Móstoles
Móstoles, Madrid, 28935, Spain
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University Hospital of Salamanca
Salamanca, 37007, Spain
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University Hospital of Son Espases
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, 07120, Spain
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Virgen de la Macarena University Hospital
Seville, 41009, Spain
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Álvaro Cunqueiro University Hospital
Vigo, 36312, Spain
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