U.S., April 1 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07502391) titled 'Sex-Dependent Risk of Postoperative Delirium and Mediating Effects of Family Visits: A Prospective Observational Study' on March 25.
Brief Summary: Postoperative delirium is a common and serious complication after surgery, affecting 10-40% of older patients undergoing non-cardiac procedures. It is characterized by sudden changes in attention, awareness, and thinking that fluctuate throughout the day. Delirium is associated with longer hospital stays, higher mortality, worse long-term brain function, and substantially increased healthcare costs. While several risk factors are known, it remains unclear whether a patient's sex independ...