Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Biomarkers of Postoperative Delirium

Recruiting Observational Study
Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Decline Dementia
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
70 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
150 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this prospective cohort study is to assess potential differences in sleep biomarkers in older adult patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. To define sleep/circadian biomarkers of delirium (sleep duration, regularity, stability and timing of rhythm) in a prospective observational study. 2. To determine if plasma Alzheimer's disease (A…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>= 70 years old * Scheduled to undergo major orthopedic surgery * Expected postoperative recovery of more than 24 hours as an inpatient Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment leading to inability to consent * Patients with limited mobility or inability to wear an ac…
Contacts

Lei Gao, MBBS

(617)888-2941

lgao@mgh.harvard.edu

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Elizabeth Gleeson, BS

(650)704-6458

egleeson1@mgh.harvard.edu

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