Delirium study: HELP vs FAM-HELP
Official title Evaluating Novel Healthcare Approaches to Nurturing and Caring for Hospitalized Elders
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05929703
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether adding family members to the Hospital Elder Life Program reduces delirium and improves how patients and families feel.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are an older adult staying in hospital and have a family member or caregiver who can help.
- What's involved
- You would receive the usual care program and, if in the family group, your family would also do simple activities with you. You will have a few check‑ins with staff and answer short questions about how you feel.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts the length of your hospital stay, with a few brief visits from the research team during that time.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 70 and older
You may be able to join if
- Provision of informed consent
- At least 70 years of age
- Anticipated length of hospital stay at least 72 hours
- Family member or care partner available to be on-site in the hospital
- At least one delirium risk factor (e.g., cognitive or functional impairment, dehydration, vision or hearing impairment)
You likely can't join if
- Delirium on admission
- Unable to communicate verbally (e.g., coma, mechanical ventilation)
- Unable to participate fully in interventions (e.g., terminal condition, advanced dementia)
- Staff safety concerns (e.g., violent behavior)
- Cardiac or intracranial surgery (due to competing causes of delirium)
- Active neurologic disease (as primary reason for admission)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provision of informed consent
- At least 70 years of age
- Anticipated length of hospital stay at least 72 hours
- Family member or care partner available to be on-site in the hospital
- At least one delirium risk factor (e.g., cognitive or functional impairment, dehydration, vision or hearing impairment)
- Evaluable cognitive function at baseline (i.e., ability to complete baseline cognitive function assessment)
- Delirium on admission
- Unable to communicate verbally (e.g., coma, mechanical ventilation)
- Unable to participate fully in interventions (e.g., terminal condition, advanced dementia)
- Staff safety concerns (e.g., violent behavior)
- Cardiac or intracranial surgery (due to competing causes of delirium)
- Active neurologic disease (as primary reason for admission)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Orange, California, United States
- Portland, Maine, United States
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 70 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Orange, California, United States; Portland, Maine, United States; Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States and 1 more location. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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