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NCT03133845 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Shaping Anesthetic Techniques to Reduce Post-operative Delirium
A NA study of Delirium and Lumbar Radiculopathy, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 218
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03133845: Completed NA study of Delirium and Lumbar Radiculopathy, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT03133845 is a NA study of Delirium and Lumbar Radiculopathy that has completed, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 218 participants, below the 884-participant average among 62 other Delirium trials with a reported enrollment target (75% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03133845, a NA study of Delirium and Lumbar Radiculopathy, has completed, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 218 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if light sedation with spinal anesthesia reduces the incidence of delirium compared to receiving general anesthesia during spinal surgery in older adults.
Primary Outcome
The patient will be assessed for delirium using the Confusion Assessment Method on each of the first 3 post-operative days.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Light sedation with propofol
- PROCEDURE Induction with propofol
- PROCEDURE Maintenance anesthetic using a volatile anesthetic
- PROCEDURE Muscle relaxant during maintenance anesthesia
- PROCEDURE Pain control with fentanyl
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- Mercy Medical Center - Baltimore
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 218 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-05-25 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03133845 record still lists
NCT03133845 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 218 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 884-participant average among 62 other Delirium trials with a reported enrollment target (75% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Delirium appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions - of which Light sedation with propofol is the first listed.
NCT03133845 reports a single indexed study location in Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03133845 about?
NCT03133845 is a clinical study titled "Shaping Anesthetic Techniques to Reduce Post-operative Delirium". The purpose of this study is to determine if light sedation with spinal anesthesia reduces the incidence of delirium compared to receiving general anesthesia during spinal surgery in older adults.
What is the current status of trial NCT03133845?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 218 participants. The study started on 2015-10. Estimated completion is 2020-05-25.
What conditions does trial NCT03133845 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Delirium, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Lumbar Osteoarthritis, Lumbar Spine Disc Degeneration.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03133845?
The interventions under investigation include: Light sedation with propofol (PROCEDURE), Induction with propofol (PROCEDURE), Maintenance anesthetic using a volatile anesthetic (PROCEDURE), Muscle relaxant during maintenance anesthesia (PROCEDURE), Pain control with fentanyl (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03133845?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03133845 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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