Subclinical Delirium and Clinical Outcome (ZZH-2)

April 1, 2013 updated by: Zhongheng Zhang, Jinhua Central Hospital

Delirium and Clinical Outcome

Delirium has been associated with clinical outcomes in critical care setting. However, its subclinical form has not been investigated. The investigators aimed to establish the association of subclinical delirium with outcome.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Delirium has been associated with clinical outcome in critical care setting. This syndrome has been associated with longer length of stay in ICU and hospital, longer duration of mechanical ventilation and higher mortality rate. however, its subclinical form has not been investigated. The subclinical syndrome is defined by CAM-ICU, in which several features of delirium are fulfilled but the diagnostic criteria are not fulfilled. The investigators aimed to establish the association of subclinical delirium with outcome.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

250

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Zhejiang
      • Jinhua, Zhejiang, China, 321000
        • Jinhua Central Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

patients enter ICU GCS > 10 RASS > -2 No dementia

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients enter ICU
  • GCS > 10
  • RASS > -2

Exclusion Criteria:

  • unable to cooperate
  • coma

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
delirium group
patients with delirium during ICU stay
non-delirium group
patients without delirium during ICU stay

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
mortality
Time Frame: during hospital stay(60 days)
60 days after enrollment
during hospital stay(60 days)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
duration of mechanical ventilation
Time Frame: 60 days
60 days
length of stay in ICU and hospital
Time Frame: 60 days after enrollment
60 days after enrollment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Zhongheng Zhang, MM, Jinhua Central Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 7, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 11, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

June 12, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 4, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 1, 2013

Last Verified

June 1, 2012

More Information

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