Can a simple screening tool help nurses catch delirium in seniors?

NCT ID NCT05915377

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Penn State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether daily nurse screening for delirium using a tool called UB-CAM can improve detection and reduce complications in hospitalized adults aged 70 and older. About 1,050 patients across three hospitals will take part. Researchers will measure how accurate the screening is and whether it leads to fewer falls, pressure injuries, or other problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: UB-CAM delirium screening tool integrated into electronic health records
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better routine detection of delirium in hospitals, reducing falls and other complications for older patients.
What could go wrong: This is an implementation study, not a treatment trial. It may not show clear benefits, and screening accuracy depends on nurse training and adherence.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Confusion delirium

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DELIRIUM DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE DELIRIUM SUPERIMPOSED ON DEMENTIA DELIRIUM WITH DEMENTIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
Mount Nittany Medical Center
RECRUITING

State College, Pennsylvania, 16801, United States

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