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This robust systematic review with Bayesian meta\u2010analysis, including trial sequential analysis, has been undertaken to explore the use of dexmedetomidine to reduce the occurrence of delirium.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A systematic search for relevant published clinical trial reports was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42023460126) and guided by the PRISMA statement guidelines. Databases included Cochrane, CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, Medline and PsychInfo. Studies included were randomised controlled trials reporting on the adult population (&gt;\u200918\u2009years) undergoing cardiac surgery, comparing dexmedetomidine to another drug or placebo. Trials of paediatric populations, protocols and reviews were excluded. The primary outcome examined was the effect of dexmedetomidine on the incidence of delirium in postoperative cardiac surgery in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 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The Robust Bayesian Model Averaging summary effect for delirium prevention was estimated to be 0.76 (95% credible interval [CrI] 0.56\u20131.00) for using dexmedetomidine, with a posterior probability of 97% of any treatment effect. Meta\u2010regression suggested that the baseline risk of delirium is a strong indicator of increased effectiveness, and trial sequential analysis indicates potential effectiveness. A low risk of bias was evident in 19 of the 27 studies, 6 studies had some risk of bias, and 2 studies were judged to be high risk. The certainty of evidence used across the 27 studies was determined to be low overall.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Dexmedetomidine may reduce the risk of delirium among adults following cardiac surgery; however, uncertainty remains due to heterogeneity. 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