ICU Delirium Playbook: Training for ICU Nurses
Official title: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the ICU Delirium Playbook in Nursing Education: A Pre-Post Study in the ICUs of the Pisa University Hospital
Run by University of Pisa · NCT07759310 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program tests a multimedia training resource to help ICU nurses better screen for and manage delirium in critically ill patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Pisa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pisa, PI) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07759310 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Nurses currently working in the ICU at Pisa University Hospital with at least 12 months of ICU experience and who provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Nurses without informed consent or those not meeting the 12-month ICU experience criterion may not benefit from this training.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Delirium is common in ICU patients and is linked with worse outcomes. This intervention evaluates a multimedia educational program called the ICU Delirium Playbook aimed at improving nurses’ recognition and management of delirium using tools like CAM-ICU. The study focuses on nurses with at least 12 months of ICU experience at a single center in Pisa, Italy. The goal is to see if targeted education can lead to better adherence to delirium prevention and treatment practices. No patient-level outcomes are described in the provided summary beyond the educational impact on nursing care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve timely detection and appropriate management of delirium in the ICU, potentially reducing complications and length of stay.
How similar studies have gone: Education-focused ICU delirium training has shown promise in improving practice in other centers, though this specific program is novel to Pisa.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * nurses working in the ICU of the Pisa University Hospital (AOUP). * nurses with at least 12 months of professional experience in intensive care. Exclusion Criteria: -Nurses who do not provide informed consent
Where it's running
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Pisa University Hospital
Pisa, Pi, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nicola Pagnucci, RN, MSN, PhD
- Email: nicola.pagnucci@unipi.it
- Phone: +393472483475
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.