Correlation Analysis of POD and pNCD in Elderly Spinal Surgery Patients

Launched by XUANWU HOSPITAL, BEIJING · Jun 13, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how certain blood markers relate to two conditions that can affect elderly patients after spinal surgery: postoperative delirium (POD), which is a temporary confusion or disorientation, and postoperative neurocognitive disorder (pNCD), which is a more lasting decline in thinking and memory. The researchers want to see if there are differences in these blood markers between patients who experience POD but do not develop pNCD and those who do. Understanding this relationship could help doctors better predict and manage these conditions in older adults.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 65 years old and have had spinal surgery. Researchers will ask patients to give their consent and complete some tests to assess their thinking abilities. Some individuals, like those with severe psychiatric or neurological conditions, may not be eligible to join. If you are chosen to participate, you can expect to provide blood samples and answer questions about your health during the study. This research could provide valuable insights into improving care for elderly patients undergoing spinal surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients ≥65 years of age who have undergone spinal surgery anesthesia; Sign informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Inability to complete cognitive function assessment; Illiteracy, hearing impairment or visual impairment; He has a history of epilepsy, depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease and other psychiatric and neurological diseases