Clinical trials
Delirium clinical trials
Below are recruiting delirium clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 190 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07806422Recruiting
Virtual reality to prevent confusion in ICU
This trial tests if virtual reality can help prevent confusion (delirium) during an ICU stay. It uses relaxing activities to keep the mind clear, which may help you recover faster and with fewer complications.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07801092Recruiting
Sleep-promotion protocol to prevent delirium in intensive care patients
This trial tests a special sleep-promoting protocol (using eye masks, earplugs, and other measures) to help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in intensive care patients. If you or a loved one are in the ICU, this treatment might help reduce confusion and improve recovery.
Çanakkale, ÇanakkaleAges 18 years+ - NCT07804498RecruitingPhase 2
Citicoline to protect memory after hip fracture and delirium
This study tests whether a supplement called citicoline can help prevent memory and thinking problems in older adults who had hip surgery and experienced delirium (confusion). It may help keep your brain function stable after a stressful hospital stay.
Monza, Monza E BrianzaAges 65 years+ - NCT06285721Recruiting
Brain stimulation for treating delirium
This trial tests if a gentle electrical brain stimulation (tACS) can help treat delirium. If you are over 50 and have had delirium for at least two days, you may be eligible.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 50 years+ - NCT07783464Recruiting
Heart rate variability and delirium after major abdominal surgery in older adults
This study looks at whether heart rate variability (a measure of your heart's ability to adapt to stress) can help predict delirium (confusion or disorientation) after major abdominal surgery in older adults. You may qualify if you are 65-85 years old, having major abdominal surgery, and do not have serious heart, nervous system, or memory problems.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 65–85 - NCT06460363Recruiting
Electrical brain stimulation for delirium in ICU patients
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can help treat delirium (sudden confusion) in intensive care patients. It aims to improve recovery in people who have had confusion for more than 24 hours.
KuopioAges 18 years+ - NCT07726875Enrolling by invitation
Orexin and confusion after surgery in older adults
This study looks at a brain chemical called orexin (which helps control wakefulness) in older adults after surgery. The goal is to see if orexin levels are linked to confusion or agitation that can happen when waking up from anesthesia. If you take part, your blood will be tested before and after surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT07713121Recruiting
Keeping blood pressure up during surgery to prevent confusion in older adults
This trial tests whether keeping blood pressure at 85 mmHg or higher during surgery can reduce confusion (delirium) after surgery. It is for older adults with high blood pressure who are having non-cardiac surgery.
HamburgAges 65 years+ - NCT07694206Recruiting
Digital and blood tests for delirium in the ICU
This trial studies whether digital tools and blood tests can help detect delirium (sudden confusion) in ICU patients. If you or your loved one is in the ICU, this research could lead to better monitoring and care.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT07655817RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Magnesium for reducing confusion after surgery in children
This trial tests if giving magnesium through the mouth works as well as through the vein to prevent confusion or agitation right after surgery in children having their tonsils out. It aims to find a simpler way to help kids wake up calmly.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 4–7 - NCT07649876Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety in Critically Ill Patients
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset—which shows calming scenes like nature—can help reduce anxiety, agitation, and confusion in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. The goal is to see if VR can help patients feel more comfortable during their recovery.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT05140993Recruiting
Emotional and orientation support to prevent delirium after surgery
This study tests whether extra emotional help and re-orienting (helping you know where you are and what’s happening) can lower the risk of confusion called postoperative delirium after surgery. It is designed for older adults having certain types of non-heart, non-brain surgery.
Tel AvivAges 70–120 - NCT07612579Recruiting
Anesthesia choice and delirium after surgery
This study compares two types of anesthesia (propofol and sevoflurane) to see which one helps prevent confusion and delirium after surgery. Delirium is a temporary state of confusion that can happen after surgery, and researchers want to understand which anesthesia approach might reduce this risk.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT07610655Recruiting
Nerve Stimulation to Aid Recovery After Spine Surgery
This study tests whether a small device that gently stimulates a nerve in your neck can help you recover better after lumbar spine surgery. The device may help reduce confusion, depression, and other thinking problems that sometimes occur after surgery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05849597RecruitingPhase 3
Dexmedetomidine to prevent delirium after open-heart surgery
This trial tests whether a sedating medicine called dexmedetomidine can reduce the risk of “delirium” (sudden confusion) in the intensive care unit after open-heart surgery. If you’re having certain heart operations, it may help protect your thinking and alertness during recovery.
KamenitzAges 18 years+ - NCT07563244Recruiting
Computer Brain Training for Confusion in Older Adults
This study tests whether using a computer program to do brain exercises can help older adults recover from delirium—a state of confusion that sometimes happens after hospitalization. The goal is to see if this mental stimulation helps people think more clearly and recover faster.
Reus, TarragonaAges 60 years+ - NCT06736951Recruiting
Changing the hospital room to prevent confusion in older adults
This study tests whether changing the hospital room environment can help prevent confusion (delirium) in older adults who are not in intensive care. If you are 70 or older and admitted to a regular hospital unit, you may be able to take part.
Baytown, TexasAges 70 years+ - NCT06361238RecruitingPhase 3
Liraglutide to prevent confusion after heart surgery in seniors with diabetes
This trial is testing if liraglutide, a diabetes medication, can prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults with type 2 diabetes who are having planned heart surgery. If you qualify, you may help find a new way to protect brain function after surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 60 years+ - NCT07534215Recruiting
Brain monitoring during surgery to reduce confusion in young children
This study tests whether using special brain-monitoring devices during anesthesia can help reduce confusion and agitation that sometimes happens after surgery in children ages 1–6. The goal is to improve recovery by helping doctors manage anesthesia more precisely.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 1–6 - NCT07519863RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing sedation medicines for burned children during procedures
This study tests two different sedation medicine combinations to see which one reduces confusion and agitation (called delirium) when children with burn injuries need procedures done. The goal is to find the safest, most comfortable option for your child during treatment.
CairoAges 3–16 - NCT06761573Recruiting
Study on brain activity and confusion after head and neck surgery
This trial measures brain signals to see if they can predict confusion (delirium) after surgery. It may help identify patients at higher risk so they can get extra care.
BolognaAges 18–90 - NCT07502391Recruiting
Family visits and delirium risk after surgery
This study looks at whether family visits after surgery can reduce the risk of confusion (delirium) in older adults. It helps us understand how social support affects recovery.
ZurichAges 65 years+ - NCT07496255Recruiting
Virtual reality for memory help after ICU confusion
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help older adults recover their thinking and memory after a serious illness and confusion in the ICU. You may be eligible if you are 50 or older, spent time on a breathing machine, and had delirium in the ICU.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 50 years+ - NCT06509191RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Melatonin for preventing delirium in older hospital patients
This trial tests if giving melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults who are hospitalized. It may help you if you are 65 or older and admitted to the hospital for general medical care.
MuscatAges 65 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for delirium?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 190 recruiting delirium studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a delirium trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a delirium trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.