Sleep pill may reduce confusion after surgery in seniors
NCT ID NCT05733286
First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested whether a sleep medication called suvorexant could improve sleep and reduce severe confusion (delirium) in adults 65 and older after non-cardiac surgery. 142 participants received either the drug or a placebo after their operation. The goal was to see if better sleep leads to less confusion during recovery.
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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