Clinical Trial: Preoperative Distress and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Major Orthopedic Surgery

U.S., April 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07512752) titled 'Preoperative Distress and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Major Orthopedic Surgery' on March 27.

Brief Summary: Postoperative delirium is a common and serious complication in elderly patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery and is associated with increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and higher healthcare costs. Preoperative psychological distress has been suggested as a potential risk factor influencing postoperative outcomes; however, its relationship with delirium and other clinical outcomes remains insufficiently explored.

This prospective observational study aims to investigate the association...