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 range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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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

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

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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