Assessing the prognosis of patients with extreme agitation in the emergency room

Assess the 6-month Prognosis of Patients Who Presented With a State of Extreme Agitation: "Excited Delirium Syndrome" AGICOHORT

Observational Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT05632419

This study looks at how patients with extreme agitation in the emergency room, especially those with emergence delirium, do over six months to see how many survive and how they feel afterward.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment608 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bobigny, Île-de-France Region)
Trial IDNCT05632419 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the 6-month prognosis of patients who present with extreme agitation, specifically focusing on those experiencing emergence delirium. Patients will be assessed upon admission to the emergency room and followed up at one, three, and six months post-discharge to determine mortality rates. The study involves multiple centers across France and will include a total participation duration of six months for each patient. The research seeks to understand the morbidity and mortality associated with excited delirium syndrome.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults presenting with extreme agitation characterized by specific clinical criteria.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age, those with head trauma, pregnancy, or other obvious causes of agitation will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide critical insights into the prognosis of agitated patients, potentially leading to improved management strategies in emergency settings.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, there is a growing body of literature addressing the outcomes of patients with extreme agitation, indicating potential for meaningful insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Agitated patient with the presence of three major criteria, namely,
* restlessness
* insensitivity to pain
* tachypnea (fr\>20)

and the presence of a minor criterion among

* sweating
* skin hyperthermia
* non-compliance with law enforcement
* tirelessness
* unusual strength
* inappropriate clothing, nudity

Exclusion Criteria:

* patient age \< 18 years
* head trauma
* pregnancy
* detained
* other obvious causes of pain leading to restlessness (renal colic, migraines, etc.)

Where this trial is running

Bobigny, Île-de-France Region

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Emergence Delirium
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