Creating a telemedicine tool to assess delirium in patients.
Official title: Development and Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy of a Telemedicine-Based Delirium Assessment Tool (The Tele-CAM)
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10772014 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online tool called TELE-CAM that helps doctors check for delirium in older adults, especially after they've been in the hospital, so they can catch any problems early and provide better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $197,588 |
| NIH project number | 5R21AG080331-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10772014 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults who have recently been hospitalized or are at risk for delirium.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not elderly or those who do not have a history of cognitive disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a telemedicine-based tool called TELE-CAM to accurately assess delirium, a condition that can lead to serious health issues, especially in older adults. By utilizing videoconferencing technology, the study aims to enable healthcare providers to evaluate patients remotely, making it easier to monitor cognitive changes after hospital discharge. The research will involve testing the tool's effectiveness in identifying delirium in patients, particularly those who are elderly or have undergone surgery. This approach seeks to improve patient outcomes by facilitating timely interventions for those at risk of cognitive decline.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better detection and management of delirium, ultimately improving recovery and quality of life for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using telemedicine for cognitive assessments, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Austin, Charles Adrian — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Austin, Charles Adrian
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.