DELIRIUM

This study tested whether using a device called EyeControl-Pro, which lets patients communicate by moving their eyes, can lower the risk and severity of delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults in the intensive care unit who are on breathing machines. The trial involved 160 pa…

This study tested whether giving a low dose of dexmedetomidine (a mild sedative) at night can prevent delirium—sudden confusion and disorientation—in older adults after heart surgery. Researchers enrolled 504 patients aged 60-89 who had heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. Th…

This study tested a Thai-language version of a simple tool called DDT-Pro to diagnose delirium in older adults with hip fractures. Delirium is a common complication that causes sudden confusion. The tool is designed to be used without special training. Researchers compared it to …

This study tested a French version of the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM), a tool to diagnose sudden confusion (delirium) in elderly patients. Researchers compared the CAM results with a psychiatrist's diagnosis using standard criteria. The goal was to see how accurate the Fren…

This study tested whether giving the painkiller acetaminophen (Tylenol) regularly through an IV can prevent delirium—sudden confusion—in older adults after heart surgery. Delirium is a common and serious problem for seniors after such operations. The trial involved 900 patients a…

This study tested whether music therapy can prevent hospital-acquired delirium (sudden confusion) in patients with Parkinson's disease or Lewy body dementia. Thirty hospitalized adults were assigned to music therapy sessions, self-directed music listening, or standard care. Resea…

This study looked at whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, non-invasive technique—can help intensive care patients with pain, confusion, and sleep problems. 80 adults in a surgical ICU took part. Researchers measured pain, sleep quality, and vital signs before and after the touch s…

This study tested whether weighted blankets can help prevent or reduce delirium (sudden confusion) in adult ICU patients. 49 patients from urban and rural hospitals used the blankets, and researchers surveyed patients, family members, and nurses about their experience. The goal w…

This study looked at whether starting simple mental exercises early — like memory games, orientation reminders, and attention tasks — could prevent or reduce delirium in critically ill patients. Delirium is a sudden confused state that can lead to longer hospital stays and worse …

This study tested whether a drug called dexmedetomidine can reduce how long ICU patients feel agitated and confused (delirium). The study included 168 adults in the ICU who were not on breathing machines. Researchers measured how long agitation and delirium lasted, and whether pa…

This study tested whether giving dementia patients a robotic pet (like a robotic cat or dog) during their hospital stay could improve their well-being and reduce problems like confusion, falls, and the need for strong medications. 106 adults aged 65 and older with mild-to-moderat…

This study tested whether a medicine called guanfacine, given through an IV, can help critically ill patients in the ICU have fewer days of confusion or unconsciousness. 46 adults on breathing machines or with shock took part. The goal was to see if the drug could improve brain f…

This study tested whether adding a medication called dexmedetomidine to standard pain control could reduce the risk of delirium (sudden, severe confusion) in elderly patients after cancer surgery. Researchers enrolled 1,500 patients aged 65 and older who were having major cancer …

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) program called ReCognitionVR is safe and acceptable for older adults recovering from abdominal surgery. Thirty patients aged 60 and older used the VR software or received standard orientation methods. The goal was to see if VR coul…

This study tested a training program to help emergency department staff better detect delirium in older adults. Delirium is a sudden confusion that affects up to 20% of older ER patients and can lead to serious problems if missed. Researchers trained nurses and other staff across…

This study tested whether a nurse-led walking and sit-to-stand program is practical and liked by older adults with cognitive issues like dementia in transitional care. Six participants took part to see if the program could improve strength, mobility, and quality of life. The main…

This study tested a training program to help emergency department nurses better detect delirium in older adults. Delirium is a sudden confusion that affects up to 20% of older ER patients and can lead to serious problems if missed. The program trained nurse champions through work…

This study observed 100 adults having planned heart surgery to see how many develop delirium and whether their EuroSCORE II (a standard risk calculator) could predict it. Researchers found that delirium is common after heart surgery and that higher EuroSCORE II scores were linked…

This study explored whether hearing and vision loss increase the risk and severity of delirium (sudden confusion) in hospital patients. Over 1,500 adults were screened for sensory loss and delirium, and some hospital units tested communication aids to see if they reduced delirium…

This study looked at 150 ICU patients on breathing machines to see if adding a brain activity monitor (pEEG) to standard sedation checks could reduce confusion (delirium), time on the ventilator, and long-term problems after ICU. Researchers compared patients who got both the bra…

This study reviewed the medical records of 274 adults who had emergency surgery for a torn aorta (aortic dissection) at one hospital in Taiwan. The goal was to see how often brain complications like stroke or coma happened after surgery and how that affected time spent in the int…

This study tested whether remote smartphone tests of thinking, memory, and motor skills can identify older adults who might develop confusion (delirium) after spine surgery. 34 participants completed the tests before their operation. The goal was to see if this approach could hel…

This study looked at whether brainwave (EEG) patterns can predict delirium in severely injured trauma patients before doctors notice symptoms. Researchers monitored 73 adults in the trauma ICU over several days, comparing recordings with eyes open versus closed. The goal was to b…

This small pilot study tested whether it is possible to set personalized blood pressure targets for critically ill patients based on their brain's oxygen levels. Researchers monitored 16 ICU patients with respiratory failure or shock for 24 hours to find each patient's optimal bl…

This study tested whether starting cognitive training early in the hospital and continuing it at home for 12 weeks could improve thinking and memory in older adults (65+) who experienced delirium. A total of 283 participants were randomly assigned to receive the cognitive interve…

This study looked at whether measuring changes in the pupil of the eye (automated pupillometry) can help assess pain in intensive care patients who have delirium after surgery. Delirium makes it hard for patients to communicate pain. The study enrolled 49 patients and compared pu…

This pilot study tested whether keeping a patient's blood pressure within a specific range during surgery is safe and might reduce problems like confusion after the operation. Researchers studied 27 older adults having hip, knee, or lung surgery. The goal was to see if this appro…

This study tested a new two-step process to quickly identify and address health issues like fall risk, confusion, and frailty in older adults (65+) in the emergency department observation unit. The goal was to see if this approach could improve patients' quality of life and daily…