Monitoring nocturnal oxygen levels in older patients after hip surgery
Nocturnal Hypoxia in Patients Hospitalized in Orthogeriatrics After Hip Fracture
This study is testing if monitoring oxygen levels at night can help understand and possibly prevent confusion in older patients after hip surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 70 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Paris and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04007432 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to investigate the relationship between postoperative nocturnal hypoxia and the development of delirium in geriatric patients following hip fracture surgery. Patients aged over 70 will be monitored for their oxygen saturation levels during three nights in the hospital using a pulse oximeter. The occurrence of in-hospital complications, particularly delirium, will be recorded and analyzed in relation to the levels of hypoxia experienced. The findings may lead to further research on the potential benefits of oxygen therapy in preventing delirium in this patient population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are geriatric patients aged over 70 who are hospitalized for hip fracture surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with other types of fractures or those unable to have their oxygen levels monitored due to behavioral disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify a critical factor in preventing delirium in older patients after hip surgery, potentially improving their recovery and overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the association between hypoxia and delirium has been noted in various studies, this specific focus on geriatric patients post-hip fracture surgery is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age over 70 years old, * hospitalized in orthogeriatrics for hip fracture surgery * information about the study and expression of non opposition * Expected hospital stay of 5 nights or more Exclusion Criteria: * patient under guardianship, * any other type of fracture associated, * oxymetry recording not possible (behavioral disorders, night stirring,...)
Where this trial is running
Paris and 1 other locations
- Service de gériatrie, Hopital Saint Antoine — Paris, France (Recruiting)
- Service de Gériatrie Hopital de La Pitié Salpetriere — Paris, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kiyoka KINUGAWA — Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
- Study coordinator: Kiyoka KINUGAWA
- Email: kiyoka.kinugawa@aphp.fr
- Phone: 01 49 59 47 53
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.