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Effect of melatonin and clonidine on postoperative delirium

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Delirium.
Delirium, unspecified
Registration Number
IRCT20170316033099N7
Lead Sponsor
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria

Patients undergoing major elective orthopedic surgery
Age above 65 years
Informed consent for participation

Exclusion Criteria

Abbreviated mental test score below 8
Blood pressure lower than 100 millimeters of mercury
History of depression that has resulted in hospitalization or use of psychiatric drugs
Dementia
History of head trauma causing hematoma or dementia
History of tumor and cerebral infarction
History of common disorders of the glands such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
Chronic metabolic disorders
History of head and neck radiotherapy
History of poisoning with heavy metals and carbon monoxide
Alcohol consumption for more than a year
Chronic liver and kidney disease
Presence of chronic infectious diseases
Consumption of psychiatric and hypnotic drugs on a regular basis

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Delirium. Timepoint: 24, 48, and 72 hours after syrgery. Method of measurement: abbreviated mental test and mini-mental state examination.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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