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Risk Factors for Delirium Following Cardiac Surgery
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University
Summary
This study will evaluate several potential risk factors for postoperative delirium in cardiac surgery patients. The risk factors will include use of specific preoperative, intraoperative, and/or postoperative medications. Other risk factors investigated may include exposure to cardiopulmonary bypass, surgical technique, and or duration of surgery.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
5600
Start Date
2009-11
Completion Date
2016-11
Last Updated
2026-07-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Statin, beta blocker
Patients receiving either statin or beta blockers prior to cardiac surgery.
Cardiopulmonary bypass
Patients exposed to cardiopulmonary bypass during cardiac surgery.