Phenobarbital for Agitated Delirium
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether phenobarbital, a medication that calms the nervous system, can help treat agitated delirium—a state of confusion and restlessness that sometimes happens during serious illness. Researchers want to see if it works better or safer than current treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older)
- You currently have agitated or hyperactive delirium, as identified by your medical team
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have severe liver disease
- You have never had a serious allergic reaction to phenobarbital or similar calming medications
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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