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Impact of Dexmedetomidine on Long-term Outcome in Elderly Patients After Noncardiac Surgery: 5-year Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating dexmedetomidine and placebo for Aged and 5 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 700 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Delirium is a frequent postoperative complication. Its occurrence is associated with worse long-term outcomes. In a previous randomized controlled trial, prophylactic low-dose dexmedetomidine infusion during the early postoperative period decreased the incidence of delirium in elderly patients after surgery. The purpose of this 5-year follow-up study is to evaluate whether prophylactic low-dose dexmedetomidine infusion can improve the 5-year outcomes in elderly patients recruited in the previous randomized controlled trial.
Study Details
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Interventions
low-dose dexmedetomidine infusion
normal saline infusion