Status:

COMPLETED

Post-operative Haloperidol Versus Placebo for Prevention of Post-operative Delirium After Acute Hip Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Bronovo Hospital

Conditions:

Post-Operative Delirium

Hip Fracture

Eligibility:

All Genders

75+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

In this study the investigators want to determine if treatment with haloperidol direct post-operatively after acute hip surgery in high risk patients protects against developing a post-operative delir...

Detailed Description

A post-operative delirium is a serious and frequent (35-65%) complication with high morbidity and mortality in high risk patients. In this study we investigate whether we can prevent a delirium from o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Hip fracture
  • 75 years and older

Exclusion

  • Contra-indications for the use of haloperidol
  • Pre-operative delirium
  • Pre-operative use of haloperidol

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

220 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00250237

Start Date

November 1 2005

End Date

February 1 2009

Last Update

August 7 2009

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Bronovo Hospital

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands, 2597 AX