Could fewer nighttime checks save brain injury patients from delirium?
NCT ID NCT06219889
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether waking patients with brain bleeding every hour for checks (standard care) versus every two hours affects their confusion and long-term thinking. Researchers will track 120 adults in the ICU for delirium and later cognitive function. The goal is to see if less frequent checks can reduce harm from sleep disruption.
What this could mean
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Active substance
frequency of neurochecks (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that reducing how often patients are woken for checks lowers delirium risk and improves long-term thinking after brain injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (120 participants) looking at a behavioral change, not a drug. Results may not apply to all brain injury patients or change standard care quickly.
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UC San Diego Health
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92103, United States
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