Family Caregiver Role in Decreasing Delirium in Older Patients With Fractured Femur Using HELP Pr… (NCT05321771) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Family Caregiver Role in Decreasing Delirium in Older Patients With Fractured Femur Using HELP Principles.
Israel50 participantsStarted 2021-12-02
Plain-language summary
The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) has been shown to reduce delirium in hospitalized patients. In this study a family caregiver will apply the principles of the HELP program in a structured manner following training by a nurse clinical specialist in geriatrics. The effect of this intervention in decreasing delirium in older patients treated in an acute orthopedic unit for fractured femur following a fall will be evaluated.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Males and females aged 65 years and older
* Acute hospitalization in the orthopedic unit for fractured femur post-fall
* Expected or actual surgical intervention for treatment of fracture
* At least one family caregiver involved in supporting the patient during hospitalization
Exclusion Criteria:
* Documented conditions that have been clinically active during the previous 6 months: including psychiatric illness; cerebrovascular disease; brain malignancy; alcohol abuse; drug abuse
* Terminal disease
* Delirium
* Inability to assess for delirium due to advanced dementia or sensory deprivation (marked impairment of vision or hearing) or any other condition that limits communication with the patient
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Incidence of delirium
Timeframe: From date of signing informed consent until the date of first documented diagnosis of delirium or hospital discharge, whichever came first, assessed up to a maximum of 100 days