# Emergence Delirium trials: 245 new since Nov 2024

Updated November 9, 2026.

245 clinical studies in Emergence Delirium were first posted on ClinicalTrials.gov from November 13, 2024 to November 9, 2026; 2 have an industry sponsor and 162 are recruiting or about to. The newest, NCT07923942, was posted on November 9, 2026: Cerebral Monitoring and Postoperative Delirium in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (Universitas Indonesia).

## The full list

New Emergence Delirium clinical trials: 245 rows for $12.25, first posted on ClinicalTrials.gov from November 12, 2024 to November 9, 2026. Columns: NCT ID, Title, Sponsor, Sponsor class, Phase, Status, Conditions, Condition groups (MeSH), Interventions, Start date, First posted, Enrollment, Enrollment type, Location countries, Central contact, Contact phone, Contact email, Last update posted, Read on, Source. The new rows each week by email, about 14 rows a month: $19 a month. Pay by card with no account. Prices exclude VAT. CSV and Excel files with the columns this page does not show (central contact, contact phone, contact email, sponsor class, condition groups (MeSH), interventions and 5 more), which open on your screen as soon as the payment clears and come by email. The rows on this page are a sample.

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- New trials: 245
- Industry sponsored: 2
- Recruiting or not yet: 162
- Latest posted: November 9, 2026

## Newest trials

The newest 100 of 245, each linked to its record. The full list holds every one with the sponsor class, interventions, start date and the central contact as the record prints it.

| First posted | NCT ID | Title | Sponsor | Phase | Status | Conditions | Enrollment | Countries | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| November 9, 2026 | NCT07923942 | Cerebral Monitoring and Postoperative Delirium in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery | Universitas Indonesia | Observational | Completed | Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Open Heart Surgery, Delirium - Postoperative, Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound, Near... | 42 | Indonesia | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07923942) |
| November 6, 2026 | NCT07923344 | The Impact of Fast-Track Anesthesia on Postoperative Neurocognitive Function in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery | Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University | Observational | Recruiting | Delirium - Postoperative, Cardiac Surgery | 320 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07923344) |
| November 4, 2026 | NCT07916246 | Intracuff Dexmedetomidine Versus Alkalinized Lidocaine for Peri-Extubation Cough and Hemodynamic Responses in Elderly Patients | Beni-Suef University | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Airway Complication of Anesthesia, Hemodynamic Instability, Postoperative Complications, Emergence Delirium, Anesthesia | 184 | Egypt | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07916246) |
| November 3, 2026 | NCT07913308 | Comparison of IV Dexmedetomidine Versus Clonidine Versus no Alpha 2 Agonist on Emergency Delirium, PACU Length of Stay and Time to Hospital... | Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Emergency Delirium, Postoperative Delirium (POD), Adenotonsillectomy, Tonsillectomy, Postoperative Pain, Pediatric... | 150 | Belgium | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07913308) |
| November 2, 2026 | NCT07911202 | Dexmedetomidine Versus Dexamethasone as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Ultrasound-Guided Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Functional... | Sohag University | Phase 4 | Not yet recruiting | Post Operative Pain, Emergence Agitation, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery | 60 | Egypt | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07911202) |
| October 30, 2026 | NCT07908121 | The Effect of Remimazolam Tosylate on the Incidence of Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective... | Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University | Not applicable | Recruiting | Delirium - Postoperative | 600 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07908121) |
| October 30, 2026 | NCT07906444 | Low Pneumoperitoneum Pressure for Delirium Prevention in Elderly Laparoscopy | Benha University | Not applicable | Recruiting | Postoperative Delirium (POD), Intracranial Hypertension | 110 | Egypt | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07906444) |
| October 28, 2026 | NCT07902193 | Sugammadex Timing and Recovery Profile in Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy | Namik Kemal University | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Neuromuscular Blockade, Delayed Emergence From Anesthesia, Emergence Agitation | 140 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07902193) |
| October 26, 2026 | NCT07894484 | Lactium Premedication to Prevent Emergence Agitation | Tanta University | Phase 3 | Recruiting | Lactium, Premedication, Emergence Agitation, Adenotonsillectomy, Dose Finding Study | 40 | Egypt | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07894484) |
| October 23, 2026 | NCT07893353 | Mechanisms and Intervention Strategies of Perioperative Glycemic Variability on Postoperative Delirium | Fujian Medical University Union Hospital | Not applicable | Recruiting | Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Postoperative Delirium | 225 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07893353) |
| October 23, 2026 | NCT07892898 | A Prospective Comparative Clinical Trial of Postoperative Delirium Incidence in Open Versus Laparoscopic Nephrectomy | Alexandria University | Not applicable | Completed | Postoperative Delirium (POD) After Nephrectomy | 134 | Egypt | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07892898) |
| October 23, 2026 | NCT07892859 | Liposomal Bupivacaine Fascia Iliaca Block for Perioperative Sleep Quality in Elderly Patients With Intertrochanteric Fracture | Li Xiaoyuan | Not applicable | Completed | Intertrochanteric Fractures, Hip Fractures, Sleep Disturbance, Postoperative Delirium, Anxiety | 80 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07892859) |
| October 19, 2026 | NCT07880938 | Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Combined With Esketamine for Emergence Quality After Suspension Laryngoscopy | The First Hospital of Jilin University | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Emergence Agitation, Vocal Cord Polyps | 134 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07880938) |
| October 16, 2026 | NCT07877428 | Effects of Music on Preoperative Anxiety and Emergence Delirium in Children | Uludag University | Not applicable | Completed | Preoperative Anxiety, Emergence Delirium | 65 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07877428) |
| October 16, 2026 | NCT07877285 | Immunonutrition and Neuromonitoring for Postoperative Delirium in Gynecologic Oncology | Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi | Observational | Recruiting | Postoperative Delirium (POD), Gynecologic Cancers, Malnutitrion | 80 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07877285) |
| October 14, 2026 | NCT07872982 | BrainProtect-guided, Real-time Cerebral Autoregulation Monitoring and Protection of Brain During Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary... | Scienceforbrain, UAB | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Cerebral Autoregulation Impairment, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Postoperative Delirium | 304 | Austria, Italy, Lithuania, United States | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07872982) |
| October 13, 2026 | NCT07871266 | Effect of Nebulized Lignocaine on Emergence Agitation After Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy | Assiut University | Phase 3 | Not yet recruiting | Emergence Agitation, Emergence Delirium, Postoperative Pain | 60 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07871266) |
| October 9, 2026 | NCT07867899 | Dexmedetomidine for Prevention of Delirium After Hip Fracture Surgery | Peter Gaarsdal Uhrbrand | Observational | Recruiting | Delirium - Postoperative, Delirium Prevention, Dexmedetomidine, Dexmedetomidine Infusion | 242 | Denmark | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07867899) |
| October 6, 2026 | NCT07860996 | Total Intravenous Versus Inhalational Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery | Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital | Observational | Recruiting | Hip Fracture, Postoperative Recovery | 110 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07860996) |
| October 5, 2026 | NCT07859488 | Perioperative Biomarkers and Postoperative Delirium in Older Adults Undergoing Abdominal Cancer Surgery | Fatma Cigdem Ozakin | Observational | Recruiting | Postoperative Delirium (POD), Abdominal Neoplasms | 100 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07859488) |
| October 5, 2026 | NCT07858578 | Transcranial Doppler and Artificial Intelligence Prediction of Postoperative Delirium in Heart Valve Surgery | Osman Sila Aydin | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Delirium, Heart Valve Diseases | 120 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07858578) |
| October 2, 2026 | NCT07856108 | Effects of PNB Timing on Postoperative Delirium for Hip Fracture | London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Delirium - Postoperative | 120 | Canada | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07856108) |
| October 1, 2026 | NCT07853547 | Controlled Ventilation During Anesthetic Emergence | King Abdulaziz Medical City | Not applicable | Completed | Emergence From Anesthesia, Mechanical Ventilation | 76 | Saudi Arabia | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07853547) |
| October 1, 2026 | NCT07851194 | Music Intervention to Reduce Anxiety and Prevent Delirium in Older Adults Undergoing Cardiac Surgery | KU Leuven | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Delirium, Preoperative Anxiety, Cardiac Surgery | 256 | Belgium | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07851194) |
| September 30, 2026 | NCT07849517 | Postoperative Delirium and Analgesia in Elderly Patients | Ankara City Hospital Bilkent | Not applicable | Recruiting | Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Pain, Acute | 300 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07849517) |
| September 29, 2026 | NCT07848113 | Effect of Preoperative Ultrasound-Guided Stellate Ganglion Block on Postoperative Delirium in Older Adults Undergoing Elective Peripheral... | Assiut University | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Delirium (POD), Peripheral Arterial Disease | 168 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07848113) |
| September 17, 2026 | NCT07826559 | Brain Monitors to Reduce Child Confusion After Anesthesia | Baskent University | Not applicable | Completed | Emergence Delirium (Derlenme Deliryumu) | 125 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07826559) |
| September 11, 2026 | NCT07816081 | Cerebral Oximetry During Awake Carotid Endarterectomy | Nguyen Toan Thang | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Carotid Stenosis, Carotid Artery Diseases, Brain Ischemia, Carotid Endarterectomy, Postoperative Delirium... | 150 | Vietnam | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07816081) |
| September 11, 2026 | NCT07816068 | Effects of Remimazolam on Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Neuroinflammatory Biomarkers in Patients Undergoing Aortic Arch Surgery | Seoul National University Hospital | Phase 4 | Not yet recruiting | Aortic Aneurysm of the Proximal Arch, Aortic Aneurysms Arch, Aortic Arch Disease, Postoperative Delirium (POD)... | 80 | South Korea | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07816068) |
| September 9, 2026 | NCT07810556 | Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Hip Fracture Surgery | Assiut University | Phase 2/3 | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Delirium, Hip Fractures | 130 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07810556) |
| September 8, 2026 | NCT07806487 | Eye Movements to Predict Post-Operative Delirium | University of Chile | Observational | Enrolling by invitation | Post Operative Delerium, Post Operative Cognitive Dysfunction | 40 | Chile | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07806487) |
| September 2, 2026 | NCT07800845 | Remifentanil vs Fentanyl in Children 7-12 After Urologic Surgery: Emergence Delirium and Recovery Quality | Konya City Hospital | Phase 4 | Not yet recruiting | Emergence Delirium, Emergence Agitation, Anesthesia Recovery Period, Postoperative Complications, Urologic Surgical... | 88 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07800845) |
| September 2, 2026 | NCT07800806 | Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion and Perioperative Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Ascending Aortic Surgery | Koşuyolu Kartal Heart Training and Research Hospital | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Aortic Diseases, Cardiac Surgical Procedures, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic, Delirium - Postoperative, Postoperative... | 134 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07800806) |
| September 2, 2026 | NCT07799623 | Ciprofol, Propofol and Sevoflurane for Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Brain Tumor Patients | Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Brain Neoplasms, Delirium - Postoperative | 381 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07799623) |
| September 2, 2026 | NCT07799311 | Comparing the Efficacy of Propofol and Dexmedetomidine in Prevention of Emergence Agitation After Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Children | Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences | Phase 4 | Recruiting | Emergence Delirium, Anesthesia | 114 | Pakistan | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07799311) |
| August 28, 2026 | NCT07792265 | Anesthesia and Postoperative Delirium in Parkinson DBS | Beijing Tiantan Hospital | Observational | Completed | PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder), Deep Brain Stimulation, Postoperative Delirium | 400 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07792265) |
| August 26, 2026 | NCT07787832 | Evaluation of a Hospital Program to Prevent Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients | Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Delirium, Delirium Prevention, Multicomponent Care Program, Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old) | 720 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07787832) |
| August 24, 2026 | NCT07783464 | Heart Rate Variability Changes and Postoperative Delirium After Major Abdominal Surgery | The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University | Observational | Recruiting | Postoperative Delirium (POD), Heart Rate Variability (HRV) | 500 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07783464) |
| August 20, 2026 | NCT07776496 | The Impact of Left Stellate Ganglion Block on Systemic Inflammation and Neuromodulation in CABG Surgery. | OMAR ABDELAZIZ ABOELFADL | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Delirium - Postoperative, Inflammation Biomarkers, Stellate Ganglion Block, CABG | 81 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07776496) |
| August 20, 2026 | NCT07775768 | Emergence Delirium、fBFI-ENO Score (Extraversion + Neuroticism - Openness) Based on the Fast Big Five Personality Scale-10、An Adult Patient... | Hongjiao Xu | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Emergence Delirium, Anesthesia | 880 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07775768) |
| August 18, 2026 | NCT07770529 | iPad for Post Operative Pain After Tonsillectomy | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Not applicable | Terminated | Pain | 40 | United States | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07770529) |
| August 17, 2026 | NCT07768150 | Perioperative Dezocine Administration and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Cardiac Surgery Patients | Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Delirium (POD) | 640 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07768150) |
| August 17, 2026 | NCT07768020 | Effect of Eye Mask Use on Sleep Quality and Delirium After CABG Surgery | Munzur University | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Coronary Artery Disease, Sleep Quality, Postoperative Delirium (POD) | 100 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07768020) |
| August 14, 2026 | NCT07766629 | Recovery Trajectories After Propofol-Based Intravenous Anesthesia in Toddlers and Older Children | Assiut University | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Anesthesia Recovery, Pediatric Anesthesia, Total Intravenous Anesthesia | 64 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07766629) |
| August 14, 2026 | NCT07766603 | Preoperative Breathing Exercise Training and Postoperative Delirium After Robotic Radical Prostatectomy | ALİ DEMİRTAŞ | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Delirium (POD), Prostate Cancer | 50 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07766603) |
| August 12, 2026 | NCT07759297 | Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine Use, MMP-8, and Postoperative Delirium After Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass | Shusheng Li | Observational | Completed | Postoperative Delirium | 5,688 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07759297) |
| August 4, 2026 | NCT07744282 | The Impact of Preoperative Depression on Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Chinese Patients: A Retrospective Multicenter Observational Study | Chinese PLA General Hospital | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Cohort Studies | 8,000 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07744282) |
| July 31, 2026 | NCT07740655 | Low-dose Versus Standard-dose Remimazolam for Prevention of Emergence Agitation After Nasal Surgery | Jeju National University School of Medicine | Phase 4 | Not yet recruiting | Emergence Agitation, General Anesthesia, Nasal Surgical Procedures | 138 | South Korea | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07740655) |
| July 30, 2026 | NCT07736092 | Perioperative Transcranial Photobiomodulation and Delayed Neurocognitive Recovery in Older Patients | Peking University First Hospital | Not applicable | Recruiting | Older Adults, Surgery, Transcranial Photobiomodulation, Delayed Neurocognitive Recovery, Postoperative Delirium | 130 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07736092) |
| July 24, 2026 | NCT07726875 | Study on the Correlation Between Plasma Orexin Levels During the Recovery Period and Emergence Delirium in Elderly Patients | Ruijin Hospital | Observational | Enrolling by invitation | Emergence Delirium, Anesthesia | 150 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07726875) |
| July 23, 2026 | NCT07722481 | Preoperative Chronotype and Emergence Delirium in the Elderly | The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University | Observational | Completed | Emergence Delirium | 235 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07722481) |
| July 22, 2026 | NCT07720479 | Intranasal Insulin for Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients With T2DM | Weidong Mi | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Delirium (POD) | 210 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07720479) |
| July 22, 2026 | NCT07719712 | Cognitive Dysfunction and Delirium After TUR-M in Elderly Patients | Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University | Observational | Recruiting | Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Dysfunction | 150 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07719712) |
| July 20, 2026 | NCT07714928 | Recovery After Upper Extrimety Surgery | Region Örebro County | Not applicable | Completed | Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Recovery in Elderly Patients, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD) | 112 | Sweden | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07714928) |
| July 20, 2026 | NCT07714785 | Impact of EEG-guided Sevofluorane on Opioid Consumption and Quality of Awakening | Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile | Not applicable | Completed | Pediatric Anesthesia, Emergence Delirium, Anesthesia, Postoperative Pain, Tonsillectomy | 50 | Chile | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07714785) |
| July 20, 2026 | NCT07713121 | Maintaining Intraoperative Mean Arterial Pressure at 85 mmHg or Higher to Reduce Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients With Arterial... | Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf | Not applicable | Recruiting | Postoperative Delirium (POD), Intraoperative Hypotension | 3,432 | Germany | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07713121) |
| July 17, 2026 | NCT07709975 | Analgesia Methods and Early Mobilization in Geriatric ICU Patients After Major Surgery | Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization | Observational | Recruiting | Postoperative Pain, Delirium - Postoperative, Frailty, Postoperative Care in Geriatric Intensive Care Patients | 90 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07709975) |
| July 16, 2026 | NCT07706725 | AI-Generated Maternal Voice Storytelling During Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy | Adiyaman University Research Hospital | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Pediatric, Adenotonsillectomy | 90 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07706725) |
| July 15, 2026 | NCT07705451 | Virtual Reality for Intraoperative Anxiolysis and Postoperative Agitation in Elderely Hip Arthroplasty Patients | Menoufia University | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Hip Osteoarthritis, Hip Arthroplasty Replacement, Emergence Delirium, Anesthesia, Emergence Agitation, Hip Fracture... | 40 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07705451) |
| July 15, 2026 | NCT07704437 | Remimazolam for Emergence Delirium Prevention in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy | University Hospital of Split | Phase 1 | Completed | Remimazolam, Tonsillectomy, Emergence Delirium | 110 | Croatia | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07704437) |
| July 10, 2026 | NCT07695285 | Lemborexant Use for Cognition Improvement in Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial | Beijing Tiantan Hospital | Phase 2 | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Delirium | 992 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07695285) |
| July 8, 2026 | NCT07689305 | Live Parent-Child Video Interaction and Cartoon Watching for Emergence Agitation in Children | Izmir City Hospital | Not applicable | Recruiting | Emergence Delirium, Preoperative Anxiety | 150 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07689305) |
| July 7, 2026 | NCT07686900 | Dynamic Multimodal Delirium Warning After Cardiac Surgery | Southeast University, China | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Delirium, Cardiac Surgical Procedures | 200 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07686900) |
| June 29, 2026 | NCT07673510 | Perioperative Antibiotic Exposure and Postoperative Delirium in Older Adults Undergoing Elective Non-cardiac Surgery: A Single-center... | Chinese PLA General Hospital | Observational | Completed | Delirium - Postoperative | 4,711 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07673510) |
| June 26, 2026 | NCT07672301 | Total Intravenous Anesthesia vs Spinal Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Unilateral Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty | University of Chicago | Phase 1/2 | Recruiting | Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) | 150 | United States | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07672301) |
| June 26, 2026 | NCT07671404 | Cerebral Autoregulation and Delirium Study | University Health Network, Toronto | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Delirium - Postoperative, Cardiac Surgery | 60 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07671404) |
| June 18, 2026 | NCT07655817 | Oral Versus Intravenous Magnesium on Emergence Delirium | Tanta University | Phase 2/3 | Recruiting | Magnesium, Emergence Delirium, Children, Adenotonsillectomy | 360 | Egypt | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07655817) |
| June 16, 2026 | NCT07651150 | DEX-HIP Trial: Preoperative IV Dexamethasone 4 mg vs Placebo to Reduce Postoperative Delirium Burden in Adults ≥70 Undergoing Hip Fracture... | Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre | Not applicable | Completed | Delirium - Postoperative, Hip Fracture Surgeries, Steroid | 120 | Pakistan | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07651150) |
| June 12, 2026 | NCT07645521 | Trans-nasal Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Prevention of Emergence Agitation Following Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery | Mansoura University | Not applicable | Completed | Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS), Emergence Agitation | 100 | Egypt | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07645521) |
| June 11, 2026 | NCT07641153 | VR-Based Cognitive Stimulation Games for Delirium Prevention | The Methodist Hospital Research Institute | Not applicable | Recruiting | Surgery, Delirium - Postoperative, Delirium | 90 | United States | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07641153) |
| June 9, 2026 | NCT07637357 | The Effects of Anesthesia on Postoperative Cognitive Functions in Patients Undergoing Sleeve Gastrectomy | Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital | Observational | Recruiting | POCD - Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Recovery Time, Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorder, Postoperative... | 60 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07637357) |
| June 9, 2026 | NCT07635004 | Minimal- Versus High-Flow Sevoflurane and Emergence Agitation in Pediatric Surgery | Ankara City Hospital Bilkent | Not applicable | Active not recruiting | Postoperative Agitation, Emergence Agitation | 80 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07635004) |
| June 5, 2026 | NCT07630922 | Influence of Intraoperative Auditory Intervention on Emergence Delirium in Preschoolers: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial | Henan Provincial People's Hospital | Not applicable | Completed | Emergence Delirium, Anesthesia, Preschool Age Children, Emergence Agitation | 96 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07630922) |
| June 4, 2026 | NCT07627906 | Ketofol Versus Ketodex for POD Prophylaxis in Elderly Cancer Surgery | Cairo University | Phase 3 | Recruiting | Postoperative Delirium (POD) | 180 | Egypt | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07627906) |
| June 4, 2026 | NCT07626567 | Prospective Neuropsychological Evaluation of the Implementation of a Heart Valve Unit (HVU-NEURO) | Heart and Brain Research Group, Germany | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Aortic Valve Stenosis, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD), Delirium - Postoperative, Neurocognitive Disorders | 500 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07626567) |
| June 3, 2026 | NCT07622888 | Postoperative GI Dysfunction and Nutrition in Malnourished Cancer Surgery Patients | Arma Ltd. | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Gastrointestinal Dysfunction, Malnutrition, Delirium - Postoperative, Abdominal Neoplasm, Pelvic Neoplasm | 120 | Russia | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07622888) |
| May 28, 2026 | NCT07612579 | PROSEVO Trial (Propofol-Sevoflurane Delirium Target Trial Emulation) | Charite University, Berlin, Germany | Observational | Recruiting | Postoperative Delirium | 100,000 | Germany | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07612579) |
| May 28, 2026 | NCT07610655 | Effects of Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Post-Surgical Return to Consciousness, Delirium, and Depression | Northwestern University | Not applicable | Recruiting | Post Operative Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Depression | 40 | United States | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07610655) |
| May 22, 2026 | NCT07604337 | Pre-emptive Local Anesthesia and Emergence Behavior After Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia | seher orbay yasli | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Emergence Delirium, Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia, Postoperative Recovery | 80 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07604337) |
| May 22, 2026 | NCT07603596 | Opioid-free Anesthesia and Postoperative Delirium | Qianfoshan Hospital | Phase 1 | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Delirium, Gastrointestinal Tumors | 174 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07603596) |
| May 22, 2026 | NCT07601698 | Dexmedetomidine vs Propofol-lidocaine Mixture in Preventing the Post Operative Emergence Agitation Following Sevoflurane Anasthesia | Sohag University | Phase 4 | Not yet recruiting | Emergence Agitation | 200 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07601698) |
| May 19, 2026 | NCT07597330 | POD Risk for Colorectal Cancer Surgery | LanZhou University | Observational | Completed | Colorectal Cancer (MSI-H), Postoperative Delirium (POD) | 590 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07597330) |
| May 14, 2026 | NCT07588178 | Metabolomics and Biomarker Research on the Mechanism of Preoperative Sleep Disorders Affecting Postoperative Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery... | Yan Fuxia | Observational | Recruiting | Delirium - Postoperative, Sleep Problems | 144 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07588178) |
| May 12, 2026 | NCT07579806 | Dexmedetomidine Nasal Spray on Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Thoracoscopic Lung Resection Patients | Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital | Phase 4 | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Delirium (POD) | 264 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07579806) |
| May 11, 2026 | NCT07577726 | Prospective Observational Multimodal Neuromonitoring During High-Risk Adult Surgery | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Cognitive Complications, Delirium, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications, Brain Injuries, Anesthesia | 300 | United States | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07577726) |
| May 6, 2026 | NCT07571707 | Effect of Lollipop on Emergence Delirium in Pediatric Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia | Udayana University | Not applicable | Completed | Emergence Agitation | 66 | Indonesia | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07571707) |
| May 6, 2026 | NCT07570160 | Intranasal Dexmedetomidine or Esketamine for Negative Postoperative Behavioral Changes in Children | Nanjing Children's Hospital | Phase 4 | Not yet recruiting | Behavior Problem | 342 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07570160) |
| May 6, 2026 | NCT07569614 | Comparative Effects of Remimazolam Tosylate and Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic... | First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University | Not applicable | Completed | Postoperative Delirium (POD), Thoracoscopic Surgery, Dexmedetomidine, Remimazolam Besylate | 105 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07569614) |
| May 5, 2026 | NCT07568093 | PARO-agitation-study | Hannover Medical School | Not applicable | Recruiting | Agitation, POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM AND POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DECLINE, Anxiety After Surgery, Postoperative Pain | 300 | Germany | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07568093) |
| May 5, 2026 | NCT07567729 | Effectiveness of Electroencephalography Guided Anesthesia | Stanford University | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Delirium - Postoperative | 225 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07567729) |
| May 4, 2026 | NCT07565116 | Intranasal Dexmedetomidine vs Oral Midazolam for Premedication in Pediatric Surgery | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital | Not applicable | Recruiting | Pediatric Anesthesia, Preoperative Anxiety, Emergence Agitation | 84 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07565116) |
| April 29, 2026 | NCT07557576 | Effect of Opioid-Free vs Opioid-Based Anesthesia on Postoperative Pain and Emergence Agitation in Children Undergoing Cleft Surgery | Iva Smiljanić | Not applicable | Recruiting | Cleft Lip Palate, Orofacial Cleft, Agitation, Emergence, Analgesia Assessment, Analgesia, Pediatric | 90 | Croatia | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07557576) |
| April 27, 2026 | NCT07552259 | Effect of Preoperative Fasting Duration on Postoperative Pain and Emergence Agitation in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Urogenital Surgery | TC Erciyes University | Observational | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Pain, Emergence Delirium, Emergence Agitation | 250 | Turkey (Türkiye) | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07552259) |
| April 23, 2026 | NCT07548905 | Effect of Hyperoxia or Hypoxemia on the Incidence of Delirium in Patients After Cardiac Surgery | Southeast University, China | Observational | Completed | Cardiac Surgery, Delirium - Postoperative, Hyperoxia, Hypoxemia | 1,000 | China | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07548905) |
| April 22, 2026 | NCT07544173 | Intravenous Magnesium Sulphate Versus Dexmedetomidine for Prevention of Emergence Agitation in Adult Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery | Universitas Indonesia | Phase 4 | Completed | Adults Undergoing Otorhinolaryngology Surgery | 64 | Indonesia | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07544173) |
| April 20, 2026 | NCT07538284 | MInimizing Delirium With Nasal Dexmedetomidine-InducEd Sleep (MIDDIES) | Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University | Phase 2/3 | Not yet recruiting | Major Abdominal Surgery, Postoperative Delirium (POD), Sleep Disturbances, Intranasal Dexmedetomidine | 400 |  | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07538284) |
| April 16, 2026 | NCT07534215 | The Effect of EEG and BIS-guided Anaesthesia on the Incidence of Emergent Delirium in Children | University Hospital Ostrava | Not applicable | Recruiting | Emergence Delirium, Anesthesia | 540 | Czechia | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07534215) |
| April 16, 2026 | NCT07533370 | Extended Emergence Strategy on Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Events After Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery | Harrison Shong-Wen Chow | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Perioperative Care, EEG Power Spectra, Delirium - Postoperative | 300 | United States | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07533370) |
| April 16, 2026 | NCT07532577 | Intranasal Insulin to Prevent Intensive Care Unit Delirium | Radboud University Medical Center | Phase 2/3 | Completed | Delirium - Postoperative | 30 | Netherlands | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07532577) |
| April 13, 2026 | NCT07523438 | Effect of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine on the Incidence of Emergence Agitation in Children Undergoing Strabismus Surgery | Alexandria University | Not applicable | Completed | Dexmedetomidine, Emergence Agitation | 150 | Egypt | [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07523438) |

## Sponsors posting most

| Sponsor | New trials | Latest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chinese PLA General Hospital | 10 | August 4, 2026 |
| Tanta University | 8 | October 26, 2026 |
| Assiut University | 6 | October 13, 2026 |
| Ankara City Hospital Bilkent | 5 | September 30, 2026 |
| Yan Fuxia | 5 | May 14, 2026 |
| Ain Shams University | 4 | January 13, 2026 |
| Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University | 3 | October 30, 2026 |
| London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's | 3 | October 2, 2026 |
| Peking University First Hospital | 3 | July 30, 2026 |
| Xijing Hospital | 3 | April 9, 2026 |
| Ondokuz Mayıs University | 3 | March 20, 2026 |
| Universitas Indonesia | 2 | November 9, 2026 |
| Beni-Suef University | 2 | November 4, 2026 |
| Sohag University | 2 | November 2, 2026 |
| Benha University | 2 | October 30, 2026 |
| Fujian Medical University Union Hospital | 2 | October 23, 2026 |
| Alexandria University | 2 | October 23, 2026 |
| Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi | 2 | October 16, 2026 |
| Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital | 2 | October 6, 2026 |
| Seoul National University Hospital | 2 | September 11, 2026 |

## By phase

| Phase | New trials | Latest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Not applicable](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/phase/not-applicable) | 109 | November 4, 2026 |
| [Observational](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/phase/observational) | 94 | November 9, 2026 |
| [Phase 4](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/phase/phase-4) | 21 | November 2, 2026 |
| [Phase 3](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/phase/phase-3) | 7 | October 26, 2026 |
| [Phase 2/3](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/phase/phase-2-3) | 5 | September 9, 2026 |
| [Phase 2](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/phase/phase-2) | 5 | July 10, 2026 |
| [Phase 1](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/phase/phase-1) | 2 | July 15, 2026 |
| [Phase 1/2](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/phase/phase-1-2) | 1 | June 26, 2026 |
| [Early phase 1](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/phase/early-phase-1) | 1 | January 1, 2025 |

## By country

| Country | New trials | Latest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [China](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/china) | 58 | November 6, 2026 |
| [Turkey (Türkiye)](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/turkey-t-rkiye) | 54 | October 28, 2026 |
| [Egypt](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/egypt) | 28 | November 4, 2026 |
| [United States](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/united-states) | 10 | October 14, 2026 |
| [South Korea](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/south-korea) | 5 | September 11, 2026 |
| [Indonesia](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/indonesia) | 4 | November 9, 2026 |
| [Pakistan](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/pakistan) | 4 | September 2, 2026 |
| [Czechia](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/czechia) | 4 | April 16, 2026 |
| [Italy](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/italy) | 3 | October 14, 2026 |
| [Germany](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/germany) | 3 | July 20, 2026 |
| [Belgium](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/belgium) | 2 | November 3, 2026 |
| [Austria](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/austria) | 2 | October 14, 2026 |
| [Denmark](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/denmark) | 2 | October 9, 2026 |
| [Canada](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/canada) | 2 | October 2, 2026 |
| [Saudi Arabia](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/saudi-arabia) | 2 | October 1, 2026 |
| [Vietnam](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/vietnam) | 2 | September 11, 2026 |
| [Chile](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/chile) | 2 | September 8, 2026 |
| [Sweden](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/sweden) | 2 | July 20, 2026 |
| [Croatia](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/croatia) | 2 | July 15, 2026 |
| [Russia](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/russia) | 2 | June 3, 2026 |
| [Poland](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/poland) | 2 | January 15, 2026 |
| [Spain](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/spain) | 2 | November 25, 2025 |
| [Lithuania](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/lithuania) | 1 | October 14, 2026 |
| [Netherlands](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/netherlands) | 1 | April 16, 2026 |
| [Switzerland](https://specstream.ai/data/clinical-trials/country/switzerland) | 1 | March 31, 2026 |

## Where the register publishes

- [ClinicalTrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/)
- [ClinicalTrials.gov API](https://clinicaltrials.gov/data-api/api)

Source: [ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 (U.S. National Library of Medicine)](https://clinicaltrials.gov/data-api/api). U.S. government data; ClinicalTrials.gov terms of use. Studies are as their sponsors registered them on ClinicalTrials.gov, read through its API. Condition groups are the MeSH terms ClinicalTrials.gov assigns to each study's conditions; a study with several is in several groups. Sponsor class is the register's class of the lead sponsor. The central contact is in the full list only as the record prints it.

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