Decreasing Delirium Through Music in Critically Ill Older Adults (NCT04182334) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Decreasing Delirium Through Music in Critically Ill Older Adults
United States160 participantsStarted 2020-03-05
Plain-language summary
Critically ill older adults admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) are at a higher risk to develop delirium, which predisposes them to longer lengths of ICU and hospital stay, increased in-patient mortality, and higher risk of new acquired cognitive impairment and dementia. Music listening is a non-pharmacological intervention that holds potential to decrease ICU delirium. The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of a seven-day slow-tempo music intervention on the primary outcome of delirium/coma free days among mechanically ventilated, critically ill older adults.
Who can participate
Age range50 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Age 50 years or older.
✓. English speaking.
✓. Admitted to the intensive care unit (medical or surgical).
✓. Expected mechanical ventilator support for ≥48 hours.
✓. Consentable through a legally authorized representative.
✓. Have access to a telephone.
Exclusion criteria
✕. History of dementing illnesses and other neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia.
✕. Psychiatric illness which is not well controlled.
✕. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms/concern for withdrawal.
✕. Suspected or confirmed drug intoxication/overdose
✕. Traumatic brain injury, ischemic or hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accident, or undergoing neurosurgery.