Dr. Stephen Choi, MD

Claim this profile

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Studies Delirium
Studies Cognitive Impairment
5 reported clinical trials
6 drugs studied

Affiliated Hospitals

Image of trial facility.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Clinical Trials Stephen Choi, MD is currently running

Image of trial facility.

Lidocaine

for Postoperative Pain in Breast Cancer

Phase III, international multicentre, parallel group, blinded, 1:1 randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of an intraoperative intravenous lidocaine infusion on reducing the development of persistent pain 3-months after breast cancer surgery.

Recruiting

1 award

Phase 3

2 criteria

Image of trial facility.

Delirium-Prevention Program

for Postoperative Delirium

Cognitive complications, that is problems with thinking and memory, are incredibly common after surgery, occurring in 10-50% of all older surgical patients. These complications can take different forms, but one of the most common is postoperative delirium (POD), a short-term state of confusion. In addition to being stressful for patients and their families, POD is linked to longer hospital stays, increased costs, higher mortality rates and other problems after surgery. Despite this, POD is often not recognized by doctors and there are currently no effective medications to treat POD. However, simple strategies such as helping patients to sleep properly and remain hydrated, have been shown to help. This study is testing if a delirium-reduction program will reduce postoperative delirium (POD) in older surgical patients. The investigators will first test memory and thought processes before surgery to find people who are most likely to develop POD. Once these people have been identified, they will be enrolled in a program which includes recommendations for their care team (e.g. surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurses) as well as educational materials for them and their family related to things that can be done to prevent delirium. By identifying at-risk patients and making sure that their doctors and caregivers are aware of how to prevent delirium, the investigators expect that this study will make surgery safer for older surgical patients.

Recruiting

1 award

N/A

3 criteria

More about Stephen Choi, MD

Clinical Trial Related

4 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 5 trials as a Principal Investigator · 4 Active Clinical Trials

Treatments Stephen Choi, MD has experience with

  • Multicomponent Delirium-risk Prevention Bundle
  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride
  • Lidocaine 20mg/ml
  • Placebo
  • Cognitive Changes After Major Joint Replacement - Full Trial (Cognigram 2)
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Other Doctors you might be interested in

Frequently asked questions

Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?

What does Stephen Choi, MD specialize in?

Is Stephen Choi, MD currently recruiting for clinical trials?

Are there any treatments that Stephen Choi, MD has studied deeply?

What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Stephen Choi, MD?

What is the office address of Stephen Choi, MD?

Is there any support for travel costs?