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NCT01505257 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Early Nurse Detection and Management of Delirium

A NA study, sponsored by Penn State University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
391
Enrollment target

NCT01505257: Completed NA study, sponsored by Penn State University.

NCT01505257 is a NA study that has completed, run by Penn State University. The registered enrollment target is 391 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (72% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01505257, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Penn State University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
391 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Delirium (acute confusion) is common and costly in persons with dementia, resulting in longer hospital stays, more complications, and greater functional decline. This research tests the use of the electronic health record, education, and regular feedback to nurses to improve detection and management of delirium. Ultimately, findings will direct ways to improve acute care of this vulnerable population.

Primary Outcome

Measured using the Delirium Rating Scale R-98.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL END-DSD

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 391 participants
Start Date 2010-04
Est. Completion 2015-02
Phase NA
Penn State University

219 total trials

What the finished NCT01505257 record still lists

NCT01505257 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 391 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (72% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which END-DSD is the first listed.

NCT01505257 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01505257 about?

NCT01505257 is a clinical study titled "Early Nurse Detection and Management of Delirium". Delirium (acute confusion) is common and costly in persons with dementia, resulting in longer hospital stays, more complications, and greater functional decline. This research tests the use of the electronic health record, education, and regular feedback to nurses to improve detection and management...

What is the current status of trial NCT01505257?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 391 participants. The study started on 2010-04. Estimated completion is 2015-02.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01505257?

The interventions under investigation include: END-DSD (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01505257?

This trial is sponsored by Penn State University, which has 219 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT01505257's enrollment target sits among peer trials

391 269th of 2000 higher than 1,732 of 2,000 other NA trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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