Impact of Propofol Versus Sevoflurane on Incidence of Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients After Spine Surgery

Summary

Postoperative delirium in older adults is a common and costly complication after surgery. Propofol and sevoflurane are commonly used anesthetics to maintain sedation during spine surgery, and have different sedative and anti-inflammatory effects. The aim of this trial will be compare the impact of propofol versus sevoflurane on incidence of postoperative delirium in elderly patients after spine surgery.

Timeline

Start

2022-03-21

Primary completion

2024-11-01

Completion

2024-12-01

Publications

• Wang JH, Lv M, Zhang HX, Gao Y, Chen TT, Wan TT, Wang YL. Impact of propofol versus sevoflurane on the incidence of postoperative delirium in elderly patients after spine surgery: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2022 Aug 30;23(1):720. doi: 10.1186/s13063-022-06687-x.

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