Changing the hospital room to prevent confusion in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 70 years old or older.
- You are not critically ill or in the ICU.
- You are staying on one of the hospital units being studied.
- You do not have active alcohol or drug withdrawal.
- You do not have a current serious mental health condition.
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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