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Effect of head direction during prone positioning on postoperative delirium in elderly patients underwent thoracolumbar spine surgery: a prospective trial

Effect of head direction during prone positioning on postoperative delirium in elderly patients underwent thoracolumbar spine surgery: a prospective trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300078839
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-12-19
Start date
2024-10-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

postoperative delirium

Interventions

Group PC (prone with the head centered):prone with the head centered
Group PD (prone with the head deviated):prone with the head deviated

Sponsors

The First people's Hospital of Yancheng
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age >= 60 years; 2. ASA class II–III; 3. MMSE score > 23 points evaluated one day before surgery; 4. The subjects and their guardians voluntarily participate and sign informed consent forms; 5. Projected operation time > 2 h.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with emerging or aging cervical spine trauma; 2. Individuals with restricted positions; 3. Individuals with cervicogenic-related dizziness and vertigo; 4. Comorbidities with clinical symptoms for central nervous system diseases; 5. Existence of communication barriers; 6. History of mental illness or use of antipsychotic drugs.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Prevelence of postoperative delirium;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of postoperative delirium;Changes of intraoperative cerebral oxygen saturation;Changes of intraoperative cerebral hemodynamics;Postoperative recovery and postoperative complications;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhu Jixiang; Qian Bin

Department of anesthesia, The First people's Hospital of Yancheng

zhujixiangchina@163.com+86 515 8850 8812

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026