Houston, TXNCT05837039Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Hypoactive Delirium Clinical Trial in Houston, TX

Access cutting-edge hypoactive delirium treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Houston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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This study follows strict safety protocols and ethical guidelines

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All study-related hypoactive delirium treatment provided free

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Houston

    Convenient for TX residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Houston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Hypoactive Delirium Study in Houston

To learn about your feelings as a caregiver about the level of discomfort of patients who have hypoactive delirium (loss of contact and response to reality) and who are at the end of life

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with advanced cancer. Advanced cancer is defined as locally invasive, metastatic or recurrent cancer. Hematologic malignancies will also be included.
Patients who are admitted to the acute palliative care unit (APCU) at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Patients who are unable to respond to questioning in the past 24 hours as determined by the attending physician, fellow physicians, or nursing staff of the APCU.
Patients who are considered to be actively dying, as defined as likely to die during the admission and not regain consciousness. The physical exam findings that will be utilized to help define those patients who are actively dying may include one but not limited to one of the following symptoms: pulseless of the radial artery, Cheyne-stokes breathing, peripheral cyanosis, apnea periods, respiration with mandibular movement, turbulent airway noise produced on inspiration and/or expiration due to airway secretions commonly known as the "death rattle", and loss of nasolabial folds The presence of these signs will be based on the reporting of the attending physician, fellow physicians or nursing staff of the APCU.
Patients who have an unpaid adult caregiver at bedside age 18 years or older, who is willing and able to provide informed consent and who has been present at bedside for at least 3 hours a day. Patient

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who had a hyperactive or mixed delirium in which they either had high level of arousal due to delirium or had mixed episodes of arousal and agitation with periods of unresponsiveness.
A family member or caregiver who cannot provide informed consent, or who cannot speak and read English. Caregiver Inclusion Criteria: 1\. Unpaid adult caregiver at bedside age 18 years or older, who is willing and able to provide informed consent, able to speak and read English, and who has been present at bedside for at least 3 hours a day. Nursing Provider Inclusion Criteria: 1\. Nursing providers in the acute palliative care unit who are providing direct patient care to eligible patients.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Houston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05837039) has an active research site in Houston, TX that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Hypoactive Delirium Treatment Options in Houston, TX

If you're searching for hypoactive delirium treatment options in Houston, TX, this clinical trial (NCT05837039) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Houston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced hypoactive delirium specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

Looking for more options? Browse all hypoactive delirium clinical trials near you to find additional studies recruiting in your area.

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