Clinical trials
Delirium clinical trials
Below are recruiting delirium clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 205 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07026253Recruiting
Delirium risk in older adults given common antibiotics
This study looks at whether certain antibiotics (ceftazidime, cefepime, or ceftriaxone) raise the chance of confusion or delirium in hospitalized adults 65 and older. The goal is to find out which antibiotic might be safest for the brain.
Alexandria, EgyptAges 65 years+ - NCT07046364RecruitingPhase 4
Remimazolam for confusion after pediatric brain surgery
This study tests a medicine called remimazolam to see if it reduces confusion and agitation (emergence delirium) when children wake up from brain surgery. It may help your child have a smoother recovery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–6 - NCT07108764Recruiting
Medicine to prevent confusion after abdominal surgery in seniors
This trial tests giving either lidocaine or dexmedetomidine during abdominal surgery to see if it helps keep the brain healthy and lowers the chance of waking up confused or agitated. It is for older adults having planned abdominal surgery who are otherwise in fairly good health.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 65 years+ - NCT07136207Recruiting
Camera help to detect confusion in brain ICU patients
This trial uses a camera system to see if it can detect delirium (a sudden confused state) in ICU patients with brain or nerve conditions. By watching your face, the technology aims to help doctors recognize and treat delirium earlier.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07137949Recruiting
Music therapy to prevent delirium in patients with memory or movement problems
This trial tests whether a music therapy session can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in hospitalized patients with memory or movement disorders like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. If it works, music could become a drug-free way to keep you clearer-headed during a hospital stay.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT07217912RecruitingPhase 2
Study of daridorexant to prevent confusion after heart surgery
This trial tests whether a sleep medication called daridorexant can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults after heart surgery. You must be 60 or older and having a specific type of heart operation.
Rochester, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT07218484Recruiting
VoiceLove therapy for confusion after ICU surgery
This trial tests if a digital therapy called VoiceLove can help prevent or treat delirium (sudden confusion) in patients recovering from major surgery in the ICU. It also involves family members and care teams in the therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07285187Recruiting
Vein congestion and confusion after heart surgery trial
This trial looks at how blood backing up in veins after heart surgery might relate to delirium (sudden confusion). It uses a special ultrasound to check vein blood flow and then watches for confusion afterward.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07297017Recruiting
Predicting confusion after hip surgery in elderly
This study looks at whether a simple blood test score can predict confusion after hip fracture surgery in older adults. It aims to help doctors identify who might need extra care after surgery.
Qina, Qena GovernorateAges 60 years+ - NCT07323940Recruiting
Can brain waves during surgery predict delirium after?
This study looks at whether brain activity patterns during your surgery can predict confusion or delirium after the operation. It may help doctors better prevent postoperative confusion in older adults.
HaikouAges 65 years+ - NCT07348471Recruiting
Gut bacteria transplant for ICU delirium
This study tests whether giving a transplant of healthy gut bacteria (called fecal microbiota transplantation) can help treat delirium in ICU patients. It may improve brain function by restoring gut health.
WuhanAges 18–80 - NCT07364162RecruitingPhase 2
Ketone Drink for Confusion in the ICU
This trial tests if giving a special ketone drink through a feeding tube or by mouth can help clear confusion in ICU patients. It might speed up recovery and improve thinking.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07369258Recruiting
Music to prevent confusion in the ICU for older adults
This trial tests whether listening to music can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older patients in the intensive care unit. If it works, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to protect your thinking during a hospital stay.
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D.Ages 65 years+ - NCT07408037Recruiting
Child breathing game before surgery for anxiety and delirium
This trial tests if a fun breathing exercise before surgery can help reduce anxiety and confusion in young children. Your child may be eligible if they are 3-7 years old and having planned surgery.
Bursa, BursaAges 3–7 - NCT07411612Recruiting
Blood markers and confusion after surgery in older adults
This study looks at how inflammation and brain-related substances in the blood after surgery are linked to confusion (delirium) in older adults. It aims to find early warning signs to prevent this common complication.
ViennaAges 65 years+ - NCT07427446RecruitingPhase 4
Calming drugs for children after heart catheterization
This trial compares two combinations of sedative medicines (dexmedetomidine with midazolam versus ketamine with midazolam) to see which better prevents confusion or agitation when a child wakes up after a heart catheterization procedure. It may help your child recover more calmly.
CairoAges 2–6 - NCT07443085RecruitingPhase 2
Dexmedetomidine dose and delirium risk after orthopedic surgery
This trial tests different doses of a medicine called dexmedetomidine to see if it can reduce confusion (delirium) after major leg surgery in older adults. If you are 65 or older and planning to have hip or knee replacement surgery, you may be eligible.
Banhā, Al QalyobiaAges 55–70 - NCT07452939Recruiting
Brain stimulation to help memory after ICU delirium
This study tests if a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation can improve thinking and memory problems that can happen after a stay in the ICU with delirium. It may help people who are still having cognitive issues a few months after leaving the hospital.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 50–75 - NCT07463586Recruiting
Brain oxygen and confusion after surgery in older adults
This study looks at how giving extra oxygen during surgery affects brain function and confusion (delirium) in older adults. It involves placing a small sensor on your forehead to measure brain oxygen levels.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 65 years+ - NCT07485244Recruiting
EEG brain monitoring in ICU patients at risk for delirium
This study uses a simple headband (EEG) to monitor brain activity in ICU patients who are at high risk for delirium. The goal is to see if the EEG can help detect delirium earlier, so doctors can provide better care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07512752Recruiting
Preoperative Stress and Confusion After Orthopedic Surgery
This study examines how anxiety before major joint surgery (hip or knee) affects confusion and delirium after surgery in adults 65 and older. Understanding this connection may help doctors better manage patients' emotional and mental health around surgery.
ElâzığAges 65 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 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for delirium?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 205 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.