New training aims to catch delirium in seniors at the ER

NCT ID NCT05606328

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwell Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a training program to help emergency department nurses better detect delirium in older adults. Delirium, a sudden confusion, affects up to 20% of older ER patients and is often missed. The program trained nurse champions through workshops and telehealth sessions, who then trained other nurses. The goal was to improve screening accuracy and ultimately patient care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Emergency Department Delirium Screening and Detection Program (ED-DDP)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could lead to better and more consistent detection of delirium in older emergency patients, potentially improving their care and outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program's effectiveness in real-world settings is still uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

delirium Emergencies

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DELIRIUM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research

Manhasset, New York, 11030, United States

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