Understanding delirium in adult and pediatric ICU patients in the Czech Republic
Official title: Delirium in the (Neuro)Intensive/Critical Care in the Adult and Paediatric Czech Populations
Run by Masaryk University · NCT05891873 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how often delirium happens and how it's managed in adult and child patients in intensive care units in the Czech Republic to see if current methods are effective.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 700 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Masaryk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Brno) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 7, 2023 |
| Main results expected | May 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 23, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05891873 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults with acute ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes and children aged 6-18 years admitted to the ICU for at least 24 hours.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe trauma and a short life expectancy, or those whose ICU stay is less than 24 hours, may not benefit from this study.
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 investigate the incidence and management of delirium in adult and pediatric patients admitted to intensive care units in the Czech Republic. It will follow two cohorts: adults with acute strokes in neurocritical care and children aged 6-18 years in pediatric intensive care. The study will assess the effectiveness of current delirium screening and prevention strategies over a minimum follow-up period of six months. By identifying gaps in knowledge and implementation of delirium management recommendations, the study seeks to improve patient outcomes in critical care settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved screening and management of delirium, reducing its incidence and associated complications in ICU patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing research on delirium management in ICU settings, this study's specific focus on the Czech population and its dual cohort approach is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Neurointensive/neurocritical group (N-ICU): patients with acute ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke admitted to the Stroke Unit or ICU of the Department of Neurology, University Hospital Brno (NK-UHB). * Paediatric intensive/critical group (P-ICU): children aged 6-18 years, admitted to the Paediatric ICU - Department of Paediatric Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (KDAR-UHB) with a stay of at least 24 hours (including postoperative care). Exclusion Criteria: * (N-ICU) severe trauma with short life expectancy (days) * duration of the ICU stay shorter than 24 hours
Where it's running
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Brno University Hospital
Brno, Czechia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Josef Bednařík, prof. MD, CSc.
- Email: bednarik.josef@fnbrno.cz
- Phone: 532231481
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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.