Accompaniment by family members during recovery from anesthesia in older adults

The Effect of Accompaniment by Older Adults on Anaesthetic Recovery

Not applicable Interventional American British Cowdray Medical Center · NCT06435247

This study tests if having a family member with older adults during recovery from anesthesia can help them feel less anxious and recover better after surgery.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment240 (estimated)
Ages60 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAmerican British Cowdray Medical Center Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Mexico City and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06435247 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of having a family member accompany older adults during the immediate post-anesthetic recovery period. It aims to determine if this accompaniment can enhance the quality of anesthetic recovery, potentially reducing anxiety and improving overall outcomes. The study will involve older adults scheduled for elective surgeries under balanced anesthesia, comparing recovery experiences between those with and without accompaniment. The approach is cost-effective and can be implemented in various hospital settings.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults scheduled for elective surgery under balanced anesthesia with a hospital stay not exceeding 48 hours.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of dementia, cognitive impairment, or those undergoing emergency surgeries may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this could significantly improve the recovery experience and outcomes for older adults undergoing surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically on the accompaniment during anesthetic recovery, similar approaches have shown positive outcomes in reducing anxiety in older adults prior to anesthesia.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: Scheduled for elective surgery under balanced anesthesia with a hospital stay not exceeding 48 hours.

* ASA (American society of anesthesiologist) I y II
* Education level Hight school or higher

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of diseasses associated with dementia
* Emergency surgery.
* Regional anesthesia or sedation
* Moderate to severe cognitive impairment
* History of smoking or drugs
* Surgerios with risk of major bleeding more or equal 1000ml
* Hip or long bone surgeries

Where this trial is running

Mexico City and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions ElderlyAnesthesiaReactionancianosañadir la calidad de la recuperación anestésicaañadir acompañamiento
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