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Preventing Post-Operative Delirium in Pneumonectomy, Esophagectomy and Thoracotomy Patients
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Haloperidol and Placebo for Delirium and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 135 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a preventative low-dose of Haloperidol to prevent delirium in patients undergoing a esophagectomy, pneumonectomy or thoracotomy. Delirium is state of severe confusion and some symptoms include: * Cannot think clearly * Have trouble paying attention * Have a hard time understanding what is going on around them * May see or hear things that are not there. These things seem very real to them.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
0.5mg IV Push immediately after surgery and Q8H following for a total of 4 days