At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 81 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Acupunctureother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Delirium Treatment With Acupuncture in Internal Medicine Departments: a Randomized Sham-controlled Clinical Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Acupuncture for Delirium in Old Age. Completed, enrolled 81 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Delirium frequently occurs in hospitalized older people, and treatment options are limited. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce agitation in the setting of dementia. The investigators will test the hypothesis that it may also assist in treating delirium.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDelirium in Old Age
CountriesIsrael
Collaborators--
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartJan 2018
First PostedJan 2018
Primary CompletionDec 2019
Study CompletionJun 2020
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJan 16, 2018
Enrollment StartJan 14, 2018
Primary CompletionDec 1, 2019
Study CompletionJun 1, 2020
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.9 yearsPosted 8.5 years ago
Interventions
Acupunctureother
Acupuncture added to usual care