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New treatment option for Postoperative Delirium
Official title Effect of Prophylactic Application of 40Hz Transcranial Stimulation in AICU on Incidence of Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Elective Gastrointestinal Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06542978
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Postoperative delirium is an acute central nervous system dysfunction caused by surgical stress, which is manifested by postoperative acute, non-specific changes in consciousness level, attention, cognitive ability and disturbance of sleep and wake cycles. It is one of the most common surgical complications in the elderly, occurring in more than 75% of patients receiving mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit(ICU).Exogenous 40 Hz stimulation can improve cognitive functioning.Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of exogenous 40Hz stimulation on the incidence of postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing elective gastrointestinal surgery in AICU.
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Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- 1.Age ≥ 65 years old,gender not limited
- 2.ASA classification Ⅱ \~ Ⅳ
- 3.Elective gastrointestinal general anesthesia surgery
You likely can't join if
- 1.History of schizophrenia, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or myasthenia gravis
- 2.Pre-operative coma, severe dementia, speech impairment or severe illness incapacitated and unable to communicate
- 3.Delirium on admission or pre-operative delirium, brain injury
- 4.Severely infected person
- 5.Severe liver dysfunction (Child-Pugh C), severe renal insufficiency (preoperative dialysis)
- 6.Severe hearing or vision impairment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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Questions & answers
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How long does this study last?
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Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Zhengzhou, Henan, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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