Simple mental workouts may ward off ICU delirium
NCT ID NCT06115863
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether early cognitive stimulation—simple mental exercises like orientation, attention, and memory tasks—can reduce delirium in critically ill patients. 130 adults in the ICU were enrolled within 24 hours of admission. The goal was to see if these exercises lower the risk and severity of delirium and shorten ICU stays.
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Active substance
cognitive stimulation exercises (orientation, attention, memory, and language tasks)
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, drug-free approach could become a standard part of ICU care to prevent delirium and speed up recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with 130 patients. The results may not apply to all ICU patients, and the effect may be modest.
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Cairo, Egypt