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NCT Number: NCT04041947

Delirium Assessment in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

The aim of this study was to show the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions on preventing pediatric delirium in pediatric intensive care unit

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Key information

Conditions

Delirium Confusion Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurocognitive Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

1 month–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Cukurova University Medicine Faculty

Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The aim of this study was to show the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions on preventing pediatric delirium in pediatric intensive care unit. Patients who is followed up for at least 48 hours in pediatric intensive care unit will be included in the study. Parents of patients will be allowed to stay with the patient as long as the conditions of service is appropriate. Parents will provide oral treatments to the patients. Patients will be allowed to spend time with their phone, tablet or toy in accordance with their age. Fellow resident will screen for pediatric delirium each child using the Cornell Assessment of Pediatric Delirium twice a day.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Pediatric Cerebral Performance Category < 5 points
  • Patients who stay in PICU >48 hours

Exclusion criteria

  • Pediatric Cerebral Performance Category > 4 points
  • Patients who stay in PICU <48 hours

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Pediatric delirium frequency

    Time frame: Up to a month

    The effect of non-pharmacological interventions on the prevalence of pediatric delirium

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cukurova University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Assessment of Delirium Frequency and Risk Factors in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Aug 1, 2019
Registry last updated
Feb 12, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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