Preventing delirium after surgery in older patients
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a “care plan” meant to lower the risk of confusion (delirium) after surgery in people age 70 and older. If you qualify, you may receive additional prevention-focused care before and around your operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be age 70 or older
- You can be either male or female
- You have one of these German health insurances: BARMER, HEK, KKH, DAK, TK, or hkk
- You are able to agree before surgery (or, if you can’t, a legal representative can give consent)
- Your surgery is planned (elective) or not planned (not elective)
- You are not in a “moribund” condition (not expected to live much longer) and you have enough language skills to understand the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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