Effects of hourly neurological checks on older patients with brain injuries
Official title: Impact of Hourly Neurochecks in Critically Ill Older Adults
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11203855 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how often doctors check on the brain health of older adults who are very sick in the ICU after a brain injury, to see how it affects their sleep and thinking skills, with the goal of improving their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | November 15, 2023 |
| Project end | October 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $75,600 |
| NIH project number | 3K23AG080023-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11203855 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who have suffered an acute brain injury and are receiving care in a neurological intensive care unit.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger or do not have acute brain injuries may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how frequent neurological examinations, known as neurochecks, affect older adults who are critically ill due to acute brain injuries. The study aims to understand the relationship between sleep disruption in the ICU and the cognitive outcomes of these patients. By analyzing the risks and benefits of different frequencies of neurochecks, the research seeks to optimize care for older patients who are often vulnerable to delirium and cognitive decline. The project is led by a neurocritical care physician with expertise in neuroscience and aging, supported by a team of specialists in related fields.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cognitive outcomes and overall care for critically ill older adults with brain injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that optimizing care practices in critical settings can significantly improve patient outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Labuzetta, Jamie Nicole — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Labuzetta, Jamie Nicole
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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.