Plain-English translation of NCT04007432 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is trying to understand a specific problem that affects some older adults after hip fracture surgery: confusion or delirium that develops after the operation. Researchers believe that low oxygen levels during sleep at night might be connected to this confusion. The study will monitor your oxygen levels continuously for three nights using a simple device on your finger called a pulse oximeter, and track whether you experience confusion during your hospital stay.
After hip fracture surgery, some older patients develop sudden confusion, which can make recovery harder and extend hospital stays. Doctors suspect that low oxygen levels at night might be a hidden cause of this confusion. If this connection is confirmed, future treatments using oxygen at night could help prevent this complication and improve care.
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During your hospital stay after hip fracture surgery, a small clip will be placed on your finger for three nights to continuously measure your oxygen levels while you sleep — this is painless and non-invasive. Hospital staff will also watch for any signs of confusion using a standard assessment tool and will record any complications you experience. Your medical information, medications, and health history will be reviewed to understand factors that might affect your oxygen levels and recovery.
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