Clinical trials: Post-Operative Confusion
Delirium, Cognitive Impairment
Preventing Post-Operative Delirium in Patients Undergoing a Pneumonectomy, Esophagectomy or Thoracotomy
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a preventative low-dose of Haloperidol to prevent delirium in patients undergoing a esophagectomy, pneumonectomy or thoracotomy.
- Conditions
- Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression
- Trial name
- PE-POD (NCT02213900)
- Testing
- Haloperidol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Delirium, Emergence Delirium
EEG - Guided Anesthetic Care and Postoperative Delirium
The study is a prospective, double blinded, randomized and controlled parallel trial to investigate the effect of the anesthetic care guided by EEG monitor (SedLine) on postoperative delirium.
- Conditions
- Delirium, Emergence Delirium, Anesthesia, General, Electroencephalography
- Trial name
- EMODIPOD (NCT03330236)
- Testing
- Anesthetic "depth" management
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,560 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Hip Fractures, Anesthesia
Does Optimized General Anesthesia Care Reduce Postoperative Delirium?
Postoperative delirium occurs in up to 65% of elders undergoing surgery for repair of a hip fracture and this complication is independently associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay, and placement in…
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Anesthesia, Delirium
- Trial name
- OPCare (NCT02604459)
- Testing
- cerebral oximeter (Fore-Sight), depth of anesthesia monitor (BIS), BP management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Myringotomy
Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Emergence Agitation in Children With or Without Tube Insertion Under General Anesthesia
The investigators are inviting your child to participate in this research study because your child is having myringotomy (putting a tiny incision in the eardrum with or without tube insertion) under general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT01535287
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Martin Mueller
Postoperative Delirium
Comparison of Postoperative Delirium in Patients Anaesthetised With Isoflurane and Desflurane During Spinal Surgery
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a known complication of inhalational agents used to anaesthetise patients for surgery with potential long term implications.The incidence of postoperative delirium in spine surgery is 3.3% to…
- Trial name
- NCT02925611
- Testing
- Isoflurane, Desflurane
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Pain, Postoperative
Caffeine and Neurologic Recovery Following Surgery and General Anesthesia
The ongoing opioid epidemic is a public health crisis, and surgical patients are particularly vulnerable to opioid-dependency and related risks. Emerging data suggest that caffeine may reduce pain after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03577730
- Testing
- Caffeine Citrate, Dextrose Water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Emergence Delirium
Effect of Sugammadex vs. Neostigmine/Glycopyrrolate on Pediatric Emergence Delirium in Sevoflurane-rocuronium Anesthesia
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of sugammadex vs. a conventional acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, neostigmine on emergence delirium (ED) during sevoflurane-rocuronium anesthesia in pediatric patients…
- Trial name
- NCT03229486
- Testing
- Sugammadex Injection [Bridion], Neostigmine+Glycopyrronium
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Emergence Agitation
Propofol in Emergence Agitation
The purpose of the study is to see if a small dose of propofol given intravenously (through a needle into a vein) at the end of anesthesia can make it less likely that children will be agitated as the come out of the anesthetic.
- Trial name
- NCT00535613
- Testing
- Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Surgery, Delirium
Feasibility and Acceptability of ReCognitionVR-based Cognitive Stimulation in Surgical Patients
This study aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of using ReCognitionVR virtual reality-based software in older surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Surgery, Delirium, Delirium, Post-Operative
- Trial name
- NCT06232317
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Software, Traditional Orientation Methods
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Post-operative Delirium
A Placebo Controlled Trial Of L-Tryptophan In Post-Operative Delirium
Post-operative delirium is a common and deleterious complication in elderly patients. The investigators have previously found lower levels of serum tryptophan in post-operative elderly patients who developed delirium in…
- Trial name
- NCT00865202
- Testing
- L-tryptophan supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 301 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Postoperative Complications, Hip Fracture
A Trial To Assess Risk of Delirium in Older Adults Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery With Spinal or General Anesthesia
This pilot project will address the gaps in knowledge regarding the effect of anesthetic technique on the risk of delirium through an adequately-powered trial employing standardized regimens for treatment and outcome assessment…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Complications, Hip Fracture, Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT02190903
- Testing
- General endotracheal anesthesia, Regional (spinal) Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cerebral Oxygen Desaturation, Post-operative Delirium
Cerebral Oxygenation in Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients
We plan to investigate the relationship between hypotensive epidural anesthesia for hip arthroplasty and cerebral oxygen saturation.
- Trial name
- THANIRS (NCT02325154)
- Testing
- Cerebral Oximeter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Delayed Emergence From Anesthesia, Postoperative Delirium
Trajectory of Recovery in the Elderly
The purpose of this study is to understand how elderly individuals regain their cognitive skills following general anesthesia. The investigators will compare an age stratified group of volunteers who will be evaluated with a…
- Conditions
- Delayed Emergence From Anesthesia, Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- TORIE (NCT02275026)
- Testing
- Functional magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Insomnia, Sleep Fragmentation
Suvorexant and Sleep/Delirium in ICU Patients
Investigators will evaluate the efficacy of postoperative oral suvorexant treatment on nighttime wakefulness after persistent sleep onset (WASO) among adult cardiac surgical patients recovering in the cardiac intensive care unit…
- Conditions
- Insomnia, Sleep Fragmentation, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Postoperative Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT04092894
- Testing
- Suvorexant 20 mg
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Postoperative Delirium, PD
Cognitive Protection - Dexmedetomidine and Cognitive Reserve
This is a pilot study to evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine in the prevention of delirium in non-cardiac surgical patients. The preliminary data regarding the effect of dexmedetomidine on delirium comes from a study underway…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Delirium, PD, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, POCD
- Trial name
- NCT00455143
- Testing
- Precedex (Dexmedetomidine)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Tonsillectomy
Dexmedetomidine as a Rapid Bolus in Children for Emergence Agitation
To Determine The Efficacy of a Rapid Bolus Injection of Dexmedetomidine on the Incidence of Emergence Agitation in Anesthetized Children and the Cardiovascular Profile of a Rapid Bolus Injection of Dexmedetomidine.
- Trial name
- NCT01528891
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 418 people
- Sponsor
- Peter Davis
Emergence Delirium
Emergence Agitation Between Dexmedetomidine and Sevoflurane Anesthesia
Emergence agitation is commonly encountered after receiving inhalation anesthesia. This distressing phenomenon carries risks that are harmful to patients, caregivers and medical personnel.
- Trial name
- NCT06482125
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Sevoflurane
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pelita Harapan University
Cognitive Disorders, Delirium
The Impact of Ketamine on Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Delirium, and Renal Dysfunction
Ketamine is a commonly used anesthetic medication which is used for induction of anesthesia as well as as an analgesic. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties which may decrease post-operative complications…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Disorders, Delirium, Acute Kidney Injury
- Trial name
- NCT02554253
- Testing
- Ketamine, Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Postoperative Delirium, Hemodynamic Instability
Perioperative Multimodal General AnesTHesia Focusing on Specific CNS Targets in Patients Undergoing carDiac surgERies
In the PATHFINDER 2 trial, the study investigators will test the intraoperative EEG-guided multimodal general anesthesia (MMGA) management strategy in combination with a postoperative protocolized analgesic approach to: 1.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Delirium, Hemodynamic Instability, Pain, Neurocognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- PATHFINDERII (NCT05279898)
- Testing
- EEG Monitoring, Ropivacaine, Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Post-Operative Delirium
A Study to Evaluate ICU Simulation Experience in the Cardiothoracic Surgical Population to Reduce Post-operative Delirium
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a pre-ICU admission virtual reality ICU simulation on post-operative delirium in the elective cardiothoracic surgical population while in the intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT05159648
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 234 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic