Melatonin for preventing delirium in older hospital patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years or older and recently admitted to the hospital for general medical care.
- You cannot already be taking melatonin or a similar drug (ramelteon).
- You must not have delirium (sudden confusion) at the start of the trial.
- You must be able to take medicine by mouth or through a feeding tube in your nose.
- You must not have certain autoimmune diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, or lupus).
- You must not have a history of heavy alcohol use or be in alcohol withdrawal.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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