Blood test may forecast Post-Surgery delirium in diabetics
NCT ID NCT06426953
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether certain proteins in the blood can predict postoperative delirium (sudden confusion after surgery) in elderly patients with diabetes. Researchers will measure levels of TGF-β, ADNP, MAP6, and PGC-1α in 180 participants before surgery and track who develops delirium. No treatment is given; this is purely an observational study to gather knowledge.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a blood test that helps predict which diabetes patients are at risk for confusion after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for links between proteins and delirium, so it won't directly improve patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2024
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
Elderly patients with a history of diabetes ≥2 years and a glycated hemoglobin of ≥6.5% or without a history of diabetes and a normal blood glucose level
- Ages
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65 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥65 years 2. History of diabetes ≥2 years and Glycated hemoglobin ≥6.5% or no history of diabetes and normal blood glucose 3. The ASA rating is Class I to III 4. The elderly patients of limited thoracic and abdominal tumor surgery Exclusion Criteria: 1. Refused to participate 2. Previous history of schizophrenia, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease 3. History of alcohol abuse or drug dependence 4. Patients with ASA grade IV and above 5. Severe visual or hearing impairment, can not cooperate with the completion of cognitive function tests 6. Participants in other clinical trials within the last two months 7. Patients with severe arrhythmia or cardiac dysfunction(EF\<40%) 8. There was a clear history of neurological and psychiatric problems or long-term use of sedatives or antidepressants 9. History of cerebrovascular disease or brain surgery or trauma 10. Severe liver dysfunction (Child-Pugh class C) or severe renal dysfunction (requiring dialysis)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The People's hospital of Qiannan
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGDuyun, Guizhou, 558000, China
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Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 310022, China
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