BEER MAY PREVENT ICU DELIRIUM: NEW TRIAL TESTS 0.5L DAILY

NCT ID NCT04876742

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

Summary

This study tests whether giving ICU patients 0.5 liters of wheat beer each evening for 6 days can lower their risk of developing delirium, compared to patients who receive water. Delirium is a sudden confused state common in intensive care. The trial will include 380 adults who have a feeding tube and are expected to stay in the ICU for at least 24 hours.

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  • University Hospital Basel

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    Basel, 4031, Switzerland

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