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Sex-Dependent Risk of Postoperative Delirium and Mediating Effects of Family Visits

Recruitingn/aAges 65 Years - anyAllJulian Rössler
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Postoperative delirium is a common and serious complication after surgery, affecting 10-40% of older patients undergoing non-cardiac procedures. It is characterized by sudden changes in attention, awareness, and thinking that fluctuate throughout the day. Delirium is associated with longer hospital stays, higher mortality, worse long-term brain function, and substantially increased healthcare costs. While several risk factors are known, it remains unclear whether a patient's sex independently influences the risk of developing postoperative delirium, as existing studies have produced conflicting results and were often not designed to specifically examine sex differences.Family visitation is a promising non-drug approach to preventing delirium. Studies in intensive care patients have shown that those who receive family visits have a significantly lower risk of developing delirium. However,

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Informed consent as documented by signature; * ≥65 years of age; * Scheduled non-cardiac surgery with expected surgery duration ≥ 2 hours; * Under either general or spinal anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Known drug or alcohol abuse; * Requirement for postoperative ventilation; * Current participation in another study with an investigational drug; * Inability to complete the study assessments.
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What it tests

  • Not listed
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Where

1 site
Universitätsspital Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland
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