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AI reads faces to predict delirium before it strikes
NCT ID NCT07337356
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Delirium is common in hospital intensive care units (ICUs) and can be hard to diagnose. This study will use non-contact cameras to analyze patients' facial micro-expressions and other biological signals. By combining this data with machine learning, researchers aim to build a model that predicts delirium early. The study plans to enroll 795 adult ICU patients at Ruijin Hospital.
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 lead to a tool that helps doctors spot delirium earlier and more accurately in ICU patients, potentially improving outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The model may not be accurate enough for real-world use, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 795 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
Adult patients (≥18 years old) admitted to the ICU of Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, including elderly patients, those post-surgery, with sepsis, and trauma, which are common high-risk populations for delirium.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years, expected ICU stay ≥ 24 hours, and informed consent to participate in this study; Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe facial trauma/deformities that prevent complete expression acquisition, and patients with a history of emotional problems (such as anxiety, depression, etc.).
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