Evaluating the Addition of Regional Analgesia to Reduce Postoperative Delirium in Patients Having… (NCT02689388) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Evaluating the Addition of Regional Analgesia to Reduce Postoperative Delirium in Patients Having Hip Fracture Surgery.
Stopped: Feasibility
New Zealand20 participantsStarted 2016-08-28
Plain-language summary
Post operative delirium is common after hip fracture surgery and is associated with increased length of hospital stay, delayed recovery and increased mortality. Postoperative delirium can also decrease a patient's quality of life and increase treatment costs. Anesthesia and pain relief (analgesia) treatments may also influence the incidence of delirium, but more research is needed into which techniques are effective in improving patient outcomes, care and decreasing costs. This pilot study compares the addition of regional analgesia as part of general anesthesia to determine the incidence of delirium following hip surgery. This is a collaborative study involving anesthesia, orthopedic surgery and geriatrics in the improvement of patient care.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria (must meet all 3):
* Greater than or equal to 65 years
* Have a hip fracture requiring surgery
* Written informed consent for participation of study prior to surgery.
Exclusion criteria:
* Contraindication to peripheral nerve block or local anaesthetics
* Unable to do delirium or cognitive testing due to language, vision or hearing impairment
* Unable to communicate with research staff due to language barriers
* History of chronic opioid use (longer than 1 month)
* Contraindication to general anesthesia
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The incidence of post-operative delirium after hip fracture surgery