Can a common drug reverse Poison-Induced delirium? new study says yes
NCT ID NCT07545382
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether rivastigmine can safely reverse delirium caused by poisoning from certain drugs like clozapine or tricyclic antidepressants. 100 patients at a poison center received rivastigmine, and doctors measured their consciousness and agitation levels. The goal was to see if the drug could help patients wake up and become calm and alert.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- 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
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Exposure: acute exposure to anticholinergic agents (e.g., clozapine, tricyclic antidepressants). Clinical Presentation: Presence of anticholinergic delirium either hyperactive/agitated or hypoactive/CNS depression/coma). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Non-Toxic Delirium: Delirium of multifactorial origin or other medical causes (e.g., sepsis, hepatic encephalopathy, alcohol withdrawal, or metabolic disturbances). 2. Cardiac Contraindications: Baseline bradycardia, Atrioventricular (AV) block, or significant QTc prolongation. 3. Patients who experienced pulmonary aspiration as a complication of overdose, necessitating endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation 4. Severe Organ Impairment: Known severe renal or hepatic impairment. 5. Neurological Conditions: History of pre-existing seizure disorders or epilepsy. 6. Respiratory Conditions: Severe asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) due to the risk of bronchoconstriction. 7. Obstructions: Mechanical bowel obstruction or urinary tract obstruction. 8. Hypersensitivity: Known history of hypersensitivity to rivastigmine or other carbamates. 9. Pregnancy/Lactation: Pregnant or lactating women.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Poison Control Center (PCC), Alexandria University Main Hospital
Alexandria, 21131, Egypt
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