Identifying delirium in older patients with dementia in the emergency department

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to improve the identification of delirium in older adults with dementia who visit the emergency department. It will involve placing a wrist biosensor on patients to collect data and assess the acceptability of this method to both patients and caregivers. The study will also correlate biosensor data with established delirium assessments to enhance detection accuracy. Data will be collected during the hospital stay and through follow-up calls if necessary.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* adults patients 65+ years old with a known diagnosis of dementia or medical team highly suspects or confirms dementia this visit.
* Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization anticipated to last \>4 more hours from the time of enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Intubation/mechanical ventilation
* Patients undergoing a procedure requiring sedation
* Patients who cannot consent due to cognitive impairment and do not have a legally authorized representative or caregiver present.

Where it's running

• The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
  Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lauren Southerland, MD MPH
• Email: lauren.southerland@osumc.edu
• Phone: 614-366-8375

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.