drugset / Trial / NCT04187807
Efficacy of the Administration of Melatonin 5mg in the Prevention of Delirium in Older Adults Hospitalized in the Emergency Department
RandomizedParallel-groupTriple-blindPrevention
Summary
This study evaluates the efficacy of melatonin 5mg in the prevention of Delirium in the older adults in emergency department. Half of the participants will receive melatonin 5mg and the other half will use a starch-based placebo.
Timeline
- Start
- 2019-10-10
- Primary completion
- 2020-03
- Completion
- 2020-05
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Melatonin | Small molecule | 5 mg | Oral |