Preventing postoperative delirium in frail elderly patients undergoing elective surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study focuses on frail and pre-frail elderly individuals over 65 years old who are scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery requiring general anesthesia. It aims to assess the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions implemented by nursing teams to prevent postoperative delirium (POD) compared to traditional care. Participants will undergo various assessments, including frailty and cognitive tests, before being randomized into intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive specific non-pharmacological care aimed at enhancing their orientation and comfort during the surgical process.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients older than 65 years
* Elective non-cardiac surgery
* General anesthesia with Bilateral BIS electroencephalographic monitoring or SedLine
* ASA I, II or III.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Neurosurgical patients
* History of alcohol and/or drug abuse
* History of recreational psychoactive drug use
* Allergy to anesthetic drugs.

Where it's running

• Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
  Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Victor Contreras, MSN — Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
• Study coordinator: Victor Contreras, MSN
• Email: vecontre@uc.cl
• Phone: +56955049217

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.