Status:

RECRUITING

Effectiveness of the Delirium Zero Protocol to Prevent the Onset of Delirium in Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Cardenal Herrera University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Hospital Politècnic i Universitari la Fe de València

Conditions:

Hip Fracture

Delirium - Postoperative

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The main objective of this research will be to investigate whether the control of care provided by the family/caregiver can prevent the onset of delirium in individuals undergoing surgical interventio...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • The participants will be patients over 65 years old
  • Admitted to the orthopedic hospitalization units of the La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital (La Fe health department, Valencia, Spain).
  • Who are undergoing surgery for hip fracture
  • Accompanied by a family member/caregiver who understands Spanish and knows how to read and write it.

Exclusion

  • Have previously been diagnosed with severe cognitive impairment according to the Pfeiffer scale, which corresponds to a score of 8-10 points.
  • Have previously been diagnosed with any serious mental disorder (schizophrenic disorders, schizotypal disorders, persistent delusional disorders, substance-induced delusional disorders, schizoaffective disorders, other non-organic psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, serious depressive episode with psychotic symptoms, and severe recurrent depressive disorders). - that they have delirium at the time of admission to the trauma room.
  • That they have a language barrier, deep aphasia, coma, or terminal illness.
  • That they have been previously enrolled in this study.
  • That before the surgery they were admitted to a different hospital unit than those participating in the study, although they may then be transferred to one of these trauma units.
  • That before entering the trauma hospitalization unit, they have been in the emergency room for more than 36 hours.
  • That they present brain alterations (tumors, occupying lesions).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 15 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 31 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

140 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07202208

Start Date

January 15 2025

End Date

July 31 2028

Last Update

October 1 2025

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Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe

Valencia, Valencia, Spain, 46026

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