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Isolation in hospital may cloud the minds of older patients — a study investigates

NCT ID NCT07114458

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study asks whether older patients placed under isolation precautions in the hospital are more likely to develop delirium or experience cognitive decline. Researchers will compare isolated patients aged 70 and older with similar non-isolated patients, tracking delirium twice daily and testing thinking skills six weeks after discharge. The goal is to understand whether isolation itself poses a risk to mental function in older adults.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If isolation is linked to higher delirium risk, hospitals could adopt protective measures to safeguard older patients' mental function.
What could go wrong
As an observational study, it can show associations but not prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by underlying illness severity.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 404 people

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Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

hospitalized patients of the University Medical Centre Hamburg (all departments)

Ages

70 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: - hospitalized patients * under isolation precautions for at least 24h * 70 years and above Exclusion Criteria: - no informed consent * intensive care treatment * life expectancy 14 days or less

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Conditions

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cognitive disorder Cognitive Dysfunction delirium dementia

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Cognitive impairment Delirium Dementia

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Locations

  • Hamburg University Medical Centre Eppendorf

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    Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, 20251, Germany

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