Study Protocol for Preventing Delirium in Elderly Patients Using Electrical Stimulation
Author Information
Author(s): Sophie Leroy, Viktor Bublitz, Ulrike Grittner, Robert Fleischmann, Falk von Dincklage, Daria Antonenko
Primary Institution: Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
Hypothesis
Does postoperative transcranial electrical stimulation reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing major surgery?
Conclusion
Transcranial electrical stimulation may be an effective method to prevent postoperative delirium in elderly patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Postoperative delirium is common in elderly patients and can lead to serious complications.
- Transcranial electrical stimulation has shown promise in modulating brain activity.
- The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of tES in preventing POD.
Takeaway
This study is trying to see if a special type of brain stimulation can help older people not get confused after surgery.
Methodology
A randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial with three groups receiving different types of electrical stimulation.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the single-center design and participant selection.
Limitations
The study is limited to a single center and may not generalize to all populations.
Participant Demographics
Patients over 65 years undergoing elective major surgery.
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