Simple signs and amplifiers may cut hospital delirium

NCT ID NCT06176625

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether hearing and vision loss are linked to delirium (sudden confusion) in older hospital patients. Over 1,500 participants answered screening questions and had their hearing and vision tested. In a smaller trial, researchers tested if posting communication signs and providing hearing amplifiers could lower the number of patients with delirium. The goal is to find simple ways to improve hospital care for people with sensory loss.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that simple communication aids and signage help reduce delirium in older hospital patients.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study with a small behavioral trial component, so results may not apply broadly or lead to a proven treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

blindness (disorder) Confusion delirium Emergence Delirium hearing loss disorder Hearing Loss, Bilateral Hearing Loss, Functional Hearing Loss, High-Frequency Hearing Loss, Sensorineural presbycusis sensorineural hearing loss disorder X-linked mixed hearing loss with perilymphatic gusher

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DELIRIUM DELIRIUM CONFUSIONAL STATE DELIRIUM IN OLD AGE DELIRIUM OF MIXED ORIGIN DELIRIUM ON EMERGENCE DELIRIUM SUPERIMPOSED ON DEMENTIA DELIRIUM WITH DEMENTIA DELIRIUM, CAUSE UNKNOWN DELIRIUM;NON ALCOHOLIC HEARING HEARING DISABILITY HEARING LOSS HEARING LOSS, AGE-RELATED HEARING LOSS, BILATERAL HEARING LOSS, FUNCTIONAL HEARING LOSS, HIGH-FREQUENCY HEARING LOSS, SENSORINEURAL

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States