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Delirium in Old Age clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 Delirium in Old Age clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 3 countries (most in United States (2), China (2), Germany (1)). By phase: Phase 3 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 5Clinical trials
- 3Countries
Newest Delirium in Old Age clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Low-dose Esketamine for preventing delirium in elderly patients undergoing surgery | — | Fuzhou, Fujian and 5 other locations | Recruiting | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Sleep, Cognition, and Pain Bundle versus ERAS‑cardiac to Prevent Delirium After Heart Surgery | Phase 3 | Boston, Massachusetts and 2 other locations | Recruiting | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Daily nurse screening for delirium in hospitalized older adults | — | Boston, Massachusetts and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Huperzine A Injection to reduce postoperative delirium in elderly patients after non-cardiac surgery | — | Wenzhou, Zhejiang | Recruiting | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Preventing postoperative delirium in older patients | — | Berlin and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Apr 21, 2020 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Low-dose Esketamine for preventing delirium in elderly patients undergoing surgery
This study is testing if low-dose Esketamine can help prevent confusion after surgery in older adults aged 65 to 90.
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Sleep, Cognition, and Pain Bundle versus ERAS‑cardiac to Prevent Delirium After Heart Surgery
This trial will try a package of sleep improvement, pre-surgery brain exercises on a tablet, and 48 hours of IV acetaminophen alongside standard ERAS care to see if it lowers delirium in people 60 and older having planned heart surgery.
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Daily nurse screening for delirium in hospitalized older adults
This study is testing if daily screenings for delirium by nurses can help improve care and outcomes for older adults in hospitals.
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Huperzine A Injection to reduce postoperative delirium in elderly patients after non-cardiac surgery
This study is testing if an injection of Huperzine A can help older patients, aged 75 and up, avoid confusion and delirium after non-heart surgery.
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Preventing postoperative delirium in older patients
This study is trying to see if new care methods can help prevent confusion after surgery in older patients.
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Quick answers
How many Delirium in Old Age clinical trials are recruiting right now?
5, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 3 countries. The most sites are in United States (2 trials), China (2 trials), Germany (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
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