CompletedNot Applicable

Diagnosis, Incidence and Consequences of PACU-Delirium

Germany450 participantsStarted 2021-07-29

Plain-language summary

This study aims to 1. determine sensitivity and specificity of the Confusion Assessment Method for Postanesthesia Care Unit (CAM-PACU) 2. examine the effect of postanesthesia care unit delirium (PACU delirium) on the emergence of later onset postoperative delirium (POD) as well as cognitive recovery until one month postoperatively

Who can participate

Age range65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * planned surgery in the near future * surgery time at least 60min Exclusion Criteria: * intracranial surgery * expected postoperative transfer to ICU and stay exceeding 24h * length of postoperative stay in hospital below 24h * insufficient German language skills * current alcohol or drug misuse * manifest mental illness

What they're measuring

Group 1: Sensitivity and specificity of "Confusion Assessment Method - Postanesthetic Care Unit" (CAM-PACU)

Timeframe: 15-240 minutes postoperatively

Group 2: postoperative delirium after discharge from Postanesthetic Care Unit

Timeframe: 0-5 days postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04978870

SponsorUniversitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-09-30

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