U.S., Aug. 29 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07791472) titled 'DElirium and LIGHT: Exploring Modifiable Risk Factors of Delirium - a Pilot Study' on Aug. 24.
Brief Summary: After a period of critical illness many people develop problems with memory, attention and thinking and this can make daily life more difficult. A risk factor for these problems is delirium. Delirium is a sudden change in the brain that causes confusion and difficulty focusing. People develop delirium when they are sick for another reason, such as a severe infection, or after surgery. Other risk factors for delirium are altered sleep/wake cycle, and absence of daylight. While delirium is very common in critical care, it's di...