Can family help prevent hospital confusion in older adults?

NCT ID NCT05929703

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study compares two programs designed to prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults during hospital stays. One program uses hospital staff, while the other also involves family members. Researchers will track which approach works better for 1,900 patients aged 70 and older.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Allegheny General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212, United States

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  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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  • MaineHealth

    RECRUITING

    Portland, Maine, 04102, United States

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  • Meriter Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53715, United States

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  • Michigan Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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  • Saddleback Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

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  • University of Utah

    RECRUITING

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

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