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Clinical trial assesses the efficacy of suvorexant in reducing delirium in older adults

A study by Juntendo University researchers assessed whether suvorexant, a sleep-promoting medication, could reduce delirium in older adults. Published in JAMA Network Open, the double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found suvorexant showed a trend towards reducing delirium, particularly hyperactive and mixed types, though the difference was not statistically significant.


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Clinical trial assesses the efficacy of suvorexant in reducing delirium in older adults

A study by Juntendo University researchers assessed whether suvorexant, a sleep-promoting medication, could reduce delirium in older adults. Published in JAMA Network Open, the double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found suvorexant showed a trend towards reducing delirium, particularly hyperactive and mixed types, though the difference was not statistically significant.

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