Brain exercises in hospital may help seniors recover from confusion

NCT ID NCT04740567

Summary

This study tested whether starting brain training exercises early during a hospital stay could help older adults (65+) recover their thinking skills after experiencing sudden, severe confusion (delirium). 283 patients were randomly assigned to receive either the special cognitive training program or usual hospital care. The training involved daily sessions in the hospital and weekly follow-up sessions for 12 weeks after going home, with the main goal of improving overall cognition four months later.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tennessee Valley Healthcare System - Nashville Veteran Affairs Hospital

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37027, United States

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37027, United States

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