Status:
COMPLETED
Music Therapy as a Treatment for Delirium in Acutely Hospitalized Older Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Oslo University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Norwegian Academy of Music
University of Melbourne
Conditions:
Delirium in Old Age
Delirium of Mixed Origin
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess feasibility and potential effectiveness of two different music interventions for managing delirium symptoms in acute geriatric patients.
Detailed Description
Delirium is a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by an acute alteration in attention, awareness, arousal and cognition, precipitated by an acute illness, intoxication, trauma or surgery. It is hi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged ≥ 65 and with delirium or possible delirium at admission or detected within the last 72 hours, and still present.
- Appropriate informed consent is obtained.
- Participants will not be excluded if they are under long term care and have comorbidities such as dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
- Patients will not be excluded if they have Covid-19.
Exclusion
- Patients who were previously enrolled, and were readmitted during the study period will not be re-included.
- The patients with severe hearing impairments, severe psychiatric conditions, and/or severe alcohol/substance addiction where that is the main reason for admission will be excluded.
- The patients whose assessed musical preferences involve orchestral or other kinds of music which cannot be performed live by voice and a guitar.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 15 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 31 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
26 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05398211
Start Date
June 15 2022
End Date
May 31 2023
Last Update
April 30 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway, N-0424