Brain scans could predict delirium before it strikes
NCT ID NCT07536854
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 73 trauma patients in the ICU to see if brainwave (EEG) patterns could predict delirium before it happens. Researchers recorded brain activity over several days and used machine learning to find early warning signs. The goal is to help doctors spot brain problems sooner and improve patient care.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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73 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consists of adult trauma patients (aged 18-65) admitted to the Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU) at a level 1 trauma center in Korea. The cohort includes critically ill patients with a record of severe injury (ISS≥ 9) who are able to undergo serial EEG monitoring and clinical delirium assessments. Patients with pre-existing neurological or psychiatric disorders, or those with severe traumatic brain injury (AIS ≥ 2), are excluded to ensure the specificity of the neurophysiologic data.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- 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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1. Inclusion Criteria: Trauma patients admitted to the Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU) who meet the following criteria: * Patients aged 18 to 65 years. * Severe trauma patients with an Injury Severity Score (ISS) 2. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with a head Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) ≥ 2 Patients with a Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) score ≤ -2 History of neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, dementia, cerebrovascular disease) History of major psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder) History of illicit drug use disorder or positive results on a urine drug screen for substances other than Benzodiazepines or Tricyclic antidepressants. Clinical evidence of acute alcohol withdrawal (CIWA-Ar score \> 10) History of liver failure or hepatic encephalopathy (Child-Pugh Class B or C) Renal impairment requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) Inability to perform the Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU) due to the following Inability to communicate in Korean Failure to obey commands (unable to follow test instructions) Severe visual or hearing impairment Refusal to undergo CAM-ICU assessment Requirement for isolation due to infectious diseases (e.g., COVID-19, active tuberculosis).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ajou University Hospital
Suwon, Kyonggi-do, 16499, South Korea
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