Treatment of Hypoactive Delirium and Outcome Measures

NCT02345902 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2017-04-21

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Summary

Haloperidol and Non-Pharmacologic Treatment are recognized treatments for delirium. This study will evaluate which is the best treatment for hypoactive delirium.

Conditions

  • Hypoactive Delirium

Interventions

DRUG

Haloperidol

haloperidol 1.25 mg P.O q.d

OTHER

Placebo

placebo 1.25 mg P.O q.d

OTHER

non-pharmacologic measures

A. Reorientation (i.e., calendar, clocks, familiar objects) B. Glasses and hearing devices for the particular patients needing such aids C. Avoidance of physical restraints D. Limitation of excessive personnel shifts or hospital room E. A tranquil and comfortable environment, especially at night, to avoid interruptions (i.e., dim light, low levels of noise) F. Adequate schedules for medication administration and to take vital signs or medical procedures G. Sleep hygiene (light in the room and movement during the day) H. Avoidance of dehydration I. Avoidance of medications use which are associated with delirium (e.g., psychoactive medications)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Erwin Chiquete, MD, PhD · Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición

  • Carlos Cantú, MD, PhD · Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-01-31
Primary Completion
2018-03-31
Completion
2018-12-31

Countries

  • Mexico

Study Locations

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