Preventing postoperative delirium in older patients
Quality Contract Prevention of Postoperative Delirium in the Care of Older Patients (QV-POD-2)
This study is trying to see if new care methods can help prevent confusion after surgery in older patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 18100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 70 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Charite University, Berlin, Germany Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Berlin and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04355195 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The QV-POD-2 project aims to enhance the care of older patients undergoing surgery by implementing evidence-based measures to prevent postoperative delirium. This observational study will document patient outcomes through an electronic patient file, allowing for early identification and treatment of delirium symptoms. The initiative is a continuation of a previous quality contract aimed at improving inpatient care and will run for five years. The study will measure the incidence of delirium and other quality indicators as defined by the Institute for Quality Assurance and Transparency in Health Care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 70 years and older who are undergoing elective or non-elective surgery and are insured with specific health insurance providers.
Not a fit: Patients who are moribund or lack sufficient language skills may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium in older patients, improving their recovery and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in implementing preventive measures for postoperative delirium, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion criteria: * Age ≥ 70 years * male and female patients * Patients who are insured with BARMER, HEK, KKH, DAK, TK or hkk Health insurances * Patients eligible for inclusion: by the patient, preoperatively * Incapacitated patients for inclusion: Written informed consent by a legal representative * surgery (elective and not elective) Exclusion criteria: * Moribund patients * Not enough language skills
Where this trial is running
Berlin and 1 other locations
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (CBF), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin — Berlin, Germany (Recruiting)
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (CCM/CVK) Berlin, Carité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin — Berlin, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Claudia Spies, MD, Prof.
- Email: claudia.spies@charite.de
- Phone: +49 30 450 55 11 02
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.