Painkiller and mannitol for confusion after surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving a common painkiller (acetaminophen) combined with mannitol (a medicine that reduces swelling) can prevent or reduce confusion (delirium) after surgery. It is for older adults who are in the ICU with moderate to severe pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years of age or older.
- You had surgery (not on your heart or brain) and are now in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You are experiencing moderate to severe pain, scoring 5 or higher on a 0-10 pain scale.
- You are able to give informed consent to participate.
- You do not have certain health conditions (like severe liver disease) or take medications that conflict with the study drugs.
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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