U.S., Feb. 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07391631) titled 'Preoperative and Postoperative Fasting and Delirium' on Jan. 30.
Brief Summary: Postoperative delirium is a common and serious complication after surgery, especially in older patients, and is associated with prolonged hospital stay and worse recovery. Fasting before and after surgery is a routine part of perioperative care; however, prolonged fasting may negatively affect recovery and brain function.
This prospective, observational, multicenter study aims to evaluate the relationship between preoperative and postoperative fasting durations and the development of postoperative delirium in adult patients undergoing elective or emergen...