Foss 2006.
Trial name or title | Incidence of delirium in hip fracture patients randomized to regular hypnotics vs placebo |
Methods | Randomised controlled trial |
Participants | 70 years and older admitted for hip fracture |
Interventions | Intervention: Zolpidem 5 mg daily in perioperative period Control: Placebo tablet in perioperative period |
Outcomes | Primary outcome: Incidence and severity of postoperative delirium. Secondary outcomes: Sleep quality. mobilisation, loss of functional ability, length of stay, sedation, nocturnal nursing events. |
Starting date | February 2004 |
Contact information | Nicolai B Foss, MD, Hvidovre University Hospital |
Notes | Clinical trials identifier: NCT00286936 |