RecruitingNCT06767579

Comparison of the Incidence of Delirium Caused by Different Anesthetic Agents in Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation


Sponsor

Yonsei University

Enrollment

350 participants

Start Date

Oct 24, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study is a prospective observational study that analyzes the incidence of postoperative delirium in patients undergoing liver transplantation, based on the use of the inhalational anesthetic sevoflurane and the intravenous anesthetic propofol.


Eligibility

Min Age: 19 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing two types of anesthesia — sevoflurane (an inhaled anesthetic) versus propofol (an intravenous anesthetic) — to see which one causes less post-operative delirium (confusion and disorientation after surgery) in patients undergoing liver transplantation. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 19 years or older - You are scheduled to undergo a liver transplant - You will receive either sevoflurane or propofol anesthesia as part of your standard care **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have hearing loss, significant cognitive impairment, or dementia - You have a diagnosed neurological disorder such as a history of stroke, brain hemorrhage, Parkinson's disease, or other conditions affecting the brain - You have hepatic encephalopathy (confusion related to liver failure before surgery) - You have difficulty communicating Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(1)

Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Yonsei University College of Medicine

Seoul, South Korea

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