Evaluating Novel Healthcare Approaches to Nurturing and Caring for Hospitalized Elders (NCT05929703)
Evaluating Novel Healthcare Approaches to Nurturing and Caring for Hospitalized Elders (ENHANCE)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) with a family-augmented version of HELP (FAM-HELP), that includes family members and care partners, for the prevention of delirium in older patients during hospital admission. The main objectives of the trial are the following: 1. To compare the effectiveness of FAM-HELP and HELP in reducing both the incidence of delirium and its severity. 2. To compare the effectiveness of FAM-HELP and HELP in improving patient- and family-reported outcomes. 3. To explore the implementation context, process, and outcomes of the FAM-HELP program in diverse hospital settings.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Saddleback Medical Center — Orange, California
Age range: 70 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- HELP (BEHAVIORAL)
- FAM-HELP (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (7 Sites)
- Saddleback Medical Center — Orange, California
- MaineHealth — Portland, Maine
- Michigan Medicine — Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Allegheny General Hospital — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah
- Meriter Hospital — Madison, Wisconsin
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 971-5390
Email: EvaSchmitt@hsl.harvard.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.