Prevention of Postoperative Delirium After Acute Surgery (NCT04857125) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownNot Applicable
Prevention of Postoperative Delirium After Acute Surgery
Denmark476 participantsStarted 2021-04-12
Plain-language summary
The aim of this trial is to evaluate the implementation and effect of an evidence based, multicomponent intervention on postoperative delirium, when fast implemented throughout the patients stay in hospital before, during and after acute surgery in a risk population, the primary outcome being frequency of patients with positive Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) score.
The hypothesis is that the frequency of postoperative delirium will be reduced after implementation of the preventive interventions.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 40 or above.
* Patients scheduled for acute abdominal or orthopaedic surgery in general anaesthesia with an expected duration of 30 minutes or more.
* Patients who are scheduled for surgery within 72 hours of hospital admission.
* Patients who are expected to stay in hospital for 24 hours or more.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients screened CAM positive before surgery.
* Patients who have already been included in the study
* Patients unable to speak and read Danish.
* Inability to provide consent.
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
1
Postoperative delirium identified with the screening tool Confusion Assessment Method (CAM), assessing change from negative to positive score.
Timeframe: During the 5 initial postoperative in-hospital days. Patients are screened twice a day; in the morning (7-10 AM) and in the evening (7-11 PM).