A Study to Evaluate ICU Simulation Experience in the Cardiothoracic Surgical Population to Reduce Post-operative Delirium

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

234 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-12-02

Study Completion Date

2023-08-20

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a pre-ICU admission virtual reality ICU simulation on post-operative delirium in the elective cardiothoracic surgical population while in the intensive care unit.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Post-Operative Delirium

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Baseline normal neurological function pre-operatively.
* Planned use of mechanical ventilator with endotracheal tube post-operatively after planned cardiothoracic surgical procedure.

Exclusion Criteria

* Chronic dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or other chronic neurological disease (i.e., Bi-Polar).
* Chronic use of neurological altering medications such as benzodiazepines, psychotropic, anti-depressants, anxiolytics.
* Patient undergoing emergent surgery.
* Use of post-operative cardiopulmonary support devices such as ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), intra-aortic balloon pump, total artificial heart, or other similar device.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No