DementiaNCT03252054
Memory and Attention Disorders and Malnutrition in Hospital Setting
An observational study of Dementia and Delirium, run by Tampere University Hospital.
Trial summary
This is a cross-sectional observational study that investigates the prevalence of memory disorders, attention disorders (suggesting delirium), and malnutrition in hospitalized older adults (aged 70 years or over) in a tertiary care centre, using rapid screening toos (Six-item screener for memory disorders, Months of… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 70 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Dementia, Delirium, Cognitive Impairment
- What is being tested?
- Screening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutrition
- How many people
- 151 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2016to 31 May 2018
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 70 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Study population: All patients born in 1946 or earlier hospitalized in somatic wards.
Who may be able to join
- Hospitalized in Tampere University Hospital (excl. psyciatry, pediatrics, ICU)
- Able to communicate in Finnish
Who cannot join
- Unable to communicate because of unconciuousness, critical health status, or communication difficulties
- Having a (surgical) procedure at the time of data collection
About this study
Official title: Prevalence of Memory and Attention Disorders and Malnutrition in Hospitalized Older Adults (Muistitoimintojen ja Tarkkaavaisuuden häiriöiden ja Vajaaravitsemuksen Yleisyys iäkkäillä Sairaalahoidossa Olevilla Potilailla [Finnish])
This is a cross-sectional observational study that investigates the prevalence of memory disorders, attention disorders (suggesting delirium), and malnutrition in hospitalized older adults (aged 70 years or over) in a tertiary care centre, using rapid screening toos (Six-item screener for memory disorders, Months of the Year Backwards Test for delirium, and NRS-2002 and Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form for malnutrition).
- Conditions
- Dementia, Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, Malnutrition
- Being tested
- Screening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutrition
- Medical subject headings
- Dementia, Delirium, Cognitive Dysfunction, Malnutrition
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Screening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutritionDiagnostic test
Screening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutrition, using Six-Item Screener, Months of the Year Backwards Test, and NRS-2002 and MNA-SF, respectively.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients aged 70 or over | Patients eligible for the study will undergo screening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutrition Receives: Diagnostic Test: Screening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutrition |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of memory disorders
Abnormal result in Six-Item Screener
Measured: day of recruitment
Prevalence of attention disorders
Abnormal result in Months of the Year Backwards Test
Measured: day of recruitment
Prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition
Abnormal result based on nutritional status screening tools
Measured: day of recruitment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Aug 2017
- Study start1 Sep 2016
- Primary completion31 Dec 2016
- Study completion31 May 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for DementiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Tampere University HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 151 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tampere University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Coxa, Hospital for Joint Replacement, Tampere University
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Esa Jämsen, MD, PhD, Study director, consultant
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03252054
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Ger1-16
- Status last verified
- Jun 2018
- First submitted
- 9 Aug 2017
- Last updated
- 8 Jun 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jun 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevalence of Memory and Attention Disorders and Malnutrition in Hospitalized Older Adults (Muistitoimintojen ja Tarkkaavaisuuden häiriöiden ja Vajaaravitsemuksen Yleisyys iäkkäillä Sairaalahoidossa Olevilla Potilailla [Finnish])
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03252054
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Ger1-16
- Conditions
- Dementia, Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, Malnutrition
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 151 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Tampere University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Coxa, Hospital for Joint Replacement, Tampere University
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Aug 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a cross-sectional observational study that investigates the prevalence of memory disorders, attention disorders (suggesting delirium), and malnutrition in hospitalized older adults (aged 70 years or over) in a tertiary care centre, using rapid screening toos (Six-item screener for memory disorders, Months of the Year Backwards Test for delirium, and NRS-2002 and Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form for malnutrition).
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients aged 70 or over | – | Diagnostic Test: Screening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutritionPatients eligible for the study will undergo screening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutrition |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 70 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- All patients born in 1946 or earlier hospitalized in somatic wards.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Hospitalized in Tampere University Hospital (excl. psyciatry, pediatrics, ICU)
- Able to communicate in Finnish
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Unable to communicate because of unconciuousness, critical health status, or communication difficulties
- Having a (surgical) procedure at the time of data collection
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Screening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutritionScreening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutrition, using Six-Item Screener, Months of the Year Backwards Test, and NRS-2002 and MNA-SF, respectively. | Diagnostic test | Patients aged 70 or over |
Primary outcome
Prevalence of memory disorders
Time frame: day of recruitment
Abnormal result in Six-Item Screener
Prevalence of attention disorders
Time frame: day of recruitment
Abnormal result in Months of the Year Backwards Test
Prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition
Time frame: day of recruitment
Abnormal result based on nutritional status screening tools
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Jun 2018.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Esa Jämsen, MD, PhD study director
consultant
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Dementia and Delirium, run by Tampere University Hospital.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jun 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Prevalence of memory disorders (time frame: day of recruitment). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Jun 2018; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.