U.S., Aug. 22 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07778329) titled 'Psychosocial Intervention for Behavioral Symptoms in Hospitalized Patients With Dementia or Delirium' on Aug. 17.
Brief Summary: Behavioral and psychological symptoms are common among older adults hospitalized with dementia or delirium and may include agitation, wandering, delusions, hallucinations, aggression, oppositional behavior, and sleep disturbances. These symptoms can increase the risk of falls, prolonged hospitalization, functional decline, institutionalization, and caregiver burden. Pharmacological treatment and physical restraint may be ineffective or may worsen clinical outcomes, while evidence on non-pharmacological int...