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Impact of Dexmedetomidine Supplemented Intravenous Analgesia on Postoperative Delirium and Long-term Outcomes in Elderly After Orthopedic Surgery: A Multicenter, Double-blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Dexmedetomidine and Placebo for Elderly and 5 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 712 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
Delirium is common in the elderly after orthopedic surgery and is associated with worse outcomes. The investigators hypothesize that, for elderly patients after orthopedic surgery, dexmedetomidine supplemented intravenous analgesia can reduce the incidence of delirium and improve the long-term outcomes.
Study Details
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Interventions
Patients in this group receive patient-controlled intravenous analgesia for 1-3 days after surgery. The formula is a mixture of dexmedetomidine (1.25 ug/ml) and sufentanil (1.25 ug/ml), diluted with normal saline to 160 ml. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist is added when necessary. The analgesic pump is set to administer a background infusion at a rate of 1 ml/h, with a bolus dose of 2 ml at each time and a lockout interval of 8 minutes.
Patients in this group receive patient-controlled intravenous analgesia for 1-3 days after surgery. The formula is a mixture of placebo and sufentanil (1.25 ug/m), diluted with normal saline to 160 ml. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist is added when necessary. The analgesic pump is set to administer a background infusion at a rate of 1 ml/h, with a bolus dose of 2 ml at each time and a lockout interval of 8 minutes.