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Managing Agitated Delirium With Neuroleptics and Anti-Epileptics as a Neuroleptic Sparing Strategy

NCT05431595

RandomizedSingle-groupOpen-labelSupportive care

Summary

To examine the effects of haloperidol, chlorpromazine, valproic acid and placebo, in conjunction with standardized non-pharmacologic interventions, in the first line treatment of agitated delirium in hospitalized patients with cancer. This double-blind, randomized clinical trial aims to provide evidence on various therapeutic options for palliating delirium, thereby reducing delirium-related distress and ultimately alleviating suffering.

Timeline

Start
2022-07-19
Primary completion
2027-02-02
Completion
2027-02-02

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Chlorpromazine Small molecule Intravenous
Subject Haloperidol Other / unclassified Intravenous
Subject Valproate Small molecule Intravenous

Indications