New study reveals how often kids in swedish ICUs experience delirium

NCT ID NCT07365215

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

Summary

This study looked at 676 children in Swedish pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) to find out how often delirium occurs and what factors increase the risk. Delirium is a sudden change in mental state causing confusion or trouble paying attention. The researchers used a simple screening tool called the Cornell Assessment of Pediatric Delirium (CAPD) to check each child daily. The goal was to better understand and identify delirium in critically ill children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

delirium

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BIVA Göteborg

    Gothenburg, Sweden

  • BIVA Lund

    Lund, Sweden

  • BIVA Uppsala

    Uppsala, Sweden