Testing pregabalin or dexmedetomidine for post-surgery delirium
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two medicines—pregabalin and dexmedetomidine—to treat confusion (called delirium) after heart bypass surgery. It aims to see which drug works better to reduce delirium symptoms in older adults after coronary artery bypass surgery.
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Who can take part
- Be 65 years or older and having coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery
- Be in a typical overall health category (ASA II or III) before surgery
- Plan to follow a fast-track recovery pathway after surgery
- Be able to communicate and cooperate with study staff during your care
- If you have had delirium before, you usually cannot join
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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