Can a tablet help clear the fog of delirium? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07563244
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding tablet-based cognitive exercises to standard non-drug care (like better sleep and mobility) can reduce delirium in older adults. Sixty people aged 60+ in a subacute care unit will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus twice-daily 20-minute cognitive sessions for one week. Researchers will also look at how genetics, age, and other factors affect recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
computer-based cognitive stimulation via tablet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help older adults recover from delirium faster.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study (60 people) with no control group for the cognitive intervention alone. Results may not apply to all delirium patients, and the effect may be small or absent.
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Institut Pere Mata
RECRUITINGReus, Tarragona, 43206, Spain
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