Intranasal Insulin Diminishes Postoperative Delirium and Elevated Osteocalcin and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Older Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Mi Yang, Lei Zhou, Ge Long, Xing Liu, Wen Ouyang, Chang Xie, Xi He Department of Anesthesia, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Xi He, Email hexitougao@163.comBackground: Brain energy metabolism disorders, including glucose uti...

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Main Authors: Yang M, Zhou L, Long G, Liu X, Ouyang W, Xie C, He X
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description Mi Yang, Lei Zhou, Ge Long, Xing Liu, Wen Ouyang, Chang Xie, Xi He Department of Anesthesia, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Xi He, Email hexitougao@163.comBackground: Brain energy metabolism disorders, including glucose utilization disorders and abnormal insulin sensitivity, are linked to the pathogenesis of postoperative delirium. Intranasal insulin has shown significant benefits in improving glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity and cognitive function. However, its impact on postoperative delirium and insulin sensitivity biomarkers remains unknown.Aim: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was to evaluate whether intranasal insulin reduces the incidence and severity of postoperative delirium (POD) in older patients undergoing joint replacement, and its effect on insulin sensitivity-related biomarkers.Methods: 212 older patients (≥ 65 years) were randomly assigned to receive either 40 IU of intranasal insulin (n=106) or a placebo (n=106) for 8 days. The primary objective was to determine the incidence and severity of POD within 5 days after surgery, estimated using the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) and the Delirium Rating Scale (DRS)-98. The secondary objective was insulin sensitivity, which was assessed using the homeostasis model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) and biomarkers, including total osteocalcin (tOC), uncarboxylated osteocalcin (ucOC), and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).Main Results: Compared to placebo, intranasal insulin significantly reduced the incidence of delirium within 5 days after surgery (8 [8.33%] vs 23 [23.23%], P = 0.004, odds ratio [OR] = 3.33 [95% CI 1.41– 7.88]) and the severity of delirium (P< 0.001). Intranasal insulin elevated the levels of tOC, ucOC, and BDNF in the CSF on D0 (all P< 0.001) and tOC levels in the plasma on D0, D1 and D3 (all P< 0.001). It elevated ucOC levels in the plasma of the insulin group on D0 but not on D1 and D3 (all P< 0.001). Intranasal insulin administration reduced the HOMA-IR on D3 (P=0.002).Conclusion: Intranasal insulin notably reduced the incidence and severity of POD in older patients undergoing joint replacement, which may be related to the elevation in osteocalcin and BDNF levels.Trial Registry Numbers: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300068073).Keywords: intranasal insulin, osteocalcin, postoperative delirium, brain derived neurotrophic factor, older patient
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spelling doaj-art-d8308f27a76d4fbf8a129d9ff889218e2025-02-02T15:59:40ZengDove Medical PressDrug Design, Development and Therapy1177-88812025-02-01Volume 1975976999790Intranasal Insulin Diminishes Postoperative Delirium and Elevated Osteocalcin and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Older Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled TrialYang MZhou LLong GLiu XOuyang WXie CHe XMi Yang, Lei Zhou, Ge Long, Xing Liu, Wen Ouyang, Chang Xie, Xi He Department of Anesthesia, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Xi He, Email hexitougao@163.comBackground: Brain energy metabolism disorders, including glucose utilization disorders and abnormal insulin sensitivity, are linked to the pathogenesis of postoperative delirium. Intranasal insulin has shown significant benefits in improving glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity and cognitive function. However, its impact on postoperative delirium and insulin sensitivity biomarkers remains unknown.Aim: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was to evaluate whether intranasal insulin reduces the incidence and severity of postoperative delirium (POD) in older patients undergoing joint replacement, and its effect on insulin sensitivity-related biomarkers.Methods: 212 older patients (≥ 65 years) were randomly assigned to receive either 40 IU of intranasal insulin (n=106) or a placebo (n=106) for 8 days. The primary objective was to determine the incidence and severity of POD within 5 days after surgery, estimated using the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) and the Delirium Rating Scale (DRS)-98. The secondary objective was insulin sensitivity, which was assessed using the homeostasis model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) and biomarkers, including total osteocalcin (tOC), uncarboxylated osteocalcin (ucOC), and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).Main Results: Compared to placebo, intranasal insulin significantly reduced the incidence of delirium within 5 days after surgery (8 [8.33%] vs 23 [23.23%], P = 0.004, odds ratio [OR] = 3.33 [95% CI 1.41– 7.88]) and the severity of delirium (P< 0.001). Intranasal insulin elevated the levels of tOC, ucOC, and BDNF in the CSF on D0 (all P< 0.001) and tOC levels in the plasma on D0, D1 and D3 (all P< 0.001). It elevated ucOC levels in the plasma of the insulin group on D0 but not on D1 and D3 (all P< 0.001). Intranasal insulin administration reduced the HOMA-IR on D3 (P=0.002).Conclusion: Intranasal insulin notably reduced the incidence and severity of POD in older patients undergoing joint replacement, which may be related to the elevation in osteocalcin and BDNF levels.Trial Registry Numbers: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300068073).Keywords: intranasal insulin, osteocalcin, postoperative delirium, brain derived neurotrophic factor, older patienthttps://www.dovepress.com/intranasal-insulin-diminishes-postoperative-delirium-and-elevated-oste-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-DDDTintranasal insulinosteocalcinpostoperative deliriumbrain derived neurotrophic factorolder patient.
spellingShingle Yang M
Zhou L
Long G
Liu X
Ouyang W
Xie C
He X
Intranasal Insulin Diminishes Postoperative Delirium and Elevated Osteocalcin and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Older Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Drug Design, Development and Therapy
intranasal insulin
osteocalcin
postoperative delirium
brain derived neurotrophic factor
older patient.
title Intranasal Insulin Diminishes Postoperative Delirium and Elevated Osteocalcin and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Older Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
title_full Intranasal Insulin Diminishes Postoperative Delirium and Elevated Osteocalcin and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Older Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
title_fullStr Intranasal Insulin Diminishes Postoperative Delirium and Elevated Osteocalcin and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Older Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
title_full_unstemmed Intranasal Insulin Diminishes Postoperative Delirium and Elevated Osteocalcin and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Older Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
title_short Intranasal Insulin Diminishes Postoperative Delirium and Elevated Osteocalcin and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Older Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
title_sort intranasal insulin diminishes postoperative delirium and elevated osteocalcin and brain derived neurotrophic factor in older patients undergoing joint replacement a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial
topic intranasal insulin
osteocalcin
postoperative delirium
brain derived neurotrophic factor
older patient.
url https://www.dovepress.com/intranasal-insulin-diminishes-postoperative-delirium-and-elevated-oste-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-DDDT
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