Delirium in Old Age Clinical Trials

8 recruitingLast updated: May 21, 2026

There are 8 actively recruiting delirium in old age clinical trials across 3 countries. Studies span Not Applicable, Phase 3. Top locations include Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Chongqing, China, Columbus, Ohio, United States. Updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov.


Delirium in Old Age Trials at a Glance

8 actively recruiting trials for delirium in old age are listed on ClinicalTrialsFinder across 6 cities in 3 countries. The largest study group is Not Applicable with 5 trials, with the heaviest enrollment activity in Boston, Chongqing, and Columbus. Lead sponsors running delirium in old age studies include Charite University, Berlin, Germany, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

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About Delirium in Old Age Clinical Trials

Looking for clinical trials for Delirium in Old Age? There are currently 8 studies actively recruiting participants. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they are widely available, and every approved therapy in use today was first tested through a clinical trial.

Below you can browse trials, sign up for alerts when new Delirium in Old Age trials open, and view eligibility criteria for each study. Each listing includes the study phase, locations, and enrollment details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Delirium in Old Age clinical trials

A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or approaches in human volunteers. Every approved medication and treatment available today was proven safe and effective through clinical trials.

All clinical trials are reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) — independent committees that evaluate patient safety. Trials follow strict protocols, and your health is monitored closely throughout. You can withdraw at any time.

Not necessarily. Many trials compare the new treatment against the current standard of care, meaning all participants receive active treatment. When placebos are used, they are typically combined with standard treatment, not given alone. The trial description will always specify the design.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurers are required to cover routine patient care costs during a clinical trial. The sponsor typically covers the investigational treatment itself. Medicare also covers routine costs for qualifying trials.

Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your access to standard medical care.

Each trial has specific eligibility criteria — including age, diagnosis, disease stage, prior treatments, and general health. Browse the trials listed above and check their eligibility sections. You can also contact the trial site directly to discuss your situation.

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Recruiting
Phase 3

The SCOPE Trial: Sleep, Cognition, and Pain Bundle vs. ERAS-cardiac for Postoperative Delirium

Delirium - PostoperativeDelirium in Old Age
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center406 enrolled3 locationsNCT06721819
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Researching Efficient Approaches to Delirium Identification-Sustaining Effective Translation

DeliriumDelirium in Old AgeDelirium With Dementia+1 more
Penn State University1,050 enrolled2 locationsNCT05915377
Recruiting

Quality Contract: Prevention of Postoperative Delirium in the Care of Older Patients (QV-POD-2)

Delirium in Old Age
Charite University, Berlin, Germany18,100 enrolled2 locationsNCT04355195
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Effect of Low-dose EsketaMine on dElirium in High-risk Elderly Patients uNdergoing elecTive Surgery (ELEMENT)

Non-Cardiac SurgeryPain, PostoperativeCognitive Dysfunction+4 more
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University1,670 enrolled6 locationsNCT06817239
Recruiting
Not Applicable

A Study of Huperzine A Injection in Reducing Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Non-cardiac Surgery

Non-Cardiac SurgeryPost Operative DeliriumDelirium in Old Age+1 more
Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University40 enrolled1 locationNCT05242419
Recruiting
Not Applicable

The Effect of Lavender Essential Oil for Delirium in Elderly Intensive Care Unit Patients: Study Protocol

Delirium in Old Age
Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital68 enrolled1 locationNCT06100029
Recruiting

Trazodone vs. Quetiapine for the Treatment of ICU Delirium

Treatment Side EffectsDeliriumMorality+5 more
University of Southern California60 enrolled1 locationNCT05307003
Recruiting
Not Applicable

YOOMI: Effect of Gamified Physical Therapy Exercise Software on Inpatient Mobility

Physical InactivityMuscle Atrophy or WeaknessPhysical Disability+4 more
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey80 enrolled1 locationNCT05815017