NCT03252054

Brief 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 the Year Backwards Test for delirium, and NRS-2002 and Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form for malnutrition).

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
151

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2016

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2016

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2016

Completed
7 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 9, 2017

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 17, 2017

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 31, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

June 8, 2018

Status Verified

June 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

August 9, 2017

Last Update Submit

June 7, 2018

Conditions

DementiaDeliriumCognitive ImpairmentMalnutrition

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Prevalence of memory disorders

    Abnormal result in Six-Item Screener

    day of recruitment

  • Prevalence of attention disorders

    Abnormal result in Months of the Year Backwards Test

    day of recruitment

  • Prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition

    Abnormal result based on nutritional status screening tools

    day of recruitment

Study Arms (1)

Patients aged 70 or over

Patients eligible for the study will undergo screening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutrition

Diagnostic Test: Screening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutrition

Interventions

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.

Patients aged 70 or over

Eligibility Criteria

Age70 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsOlder Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

All patients born in 1946 or earlier hospitalized in somatic wards.

You may qualify if:

  • Hospitalized in Tampere University Hospital (excl. psyciatry, pediatrics, ICU)
  • Able to communicate in Finnish

You may not qualify if:

  • Unable to communicate because of unconciuousness, critical health status, or communication difficulties
  • Having a (surgical) procedure at the time of data collection

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DementiaDeliriumCognitive DysfunctionMalnutrition

Interventions

Mass Screening

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesNeurocognitive DisordersMental DisordersConfusionNeurobehavioral ManifestationsNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsCognition DisordersNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisHealth SurveysSurveys and QuestionnairesData CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesDiagnostic ServicesPreventive Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and ServicesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthEnvironment and Public HealthPublic Health Practice

Study Officials

  • Esa Jämsen, MD, PhD

    consultant

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 9, 2017

First Posted

August 17, 2017

Study Start

September 1, 2016

Primary Completion

December 31, 2016

Study Completion

May 31, 2018

Last Updated

June 8, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share