Primary insomnia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients diagnosed with delirium according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th Edition) (DSM-IV). This included insomnia as the main issue, which comprised difficulty falling asleep, lack of deep sleep, frequent dreams, early awakenings, or problems falling asleep after waking, as well as tiredness or daytime sleepiness; 2) The primary concern was that frustration with the sleep quality leads to considerable distress or hinders social functioning; More than 3 nights/week for at least 1 month; 3) Age >= 65 years old; 4) The informed consent was signed by the patient, who willingly participated in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Recent use of medications that affect cognitive function (e.g., benzodiazepines, antidepressants/anxiety drugs, antiepileptic drugs) and a history of abuse substances; 2) Other conditions that may affect cognitive function (e.g. brain injury, stroke, mental illness, sleep apnea syndrome, chronic obstructive emphysema, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, AIDS, kidney failure, Parkinson, Alzheimer, severe liver diseases, and, blood diseases); 3) The patients who withdrew, those who did not consent to be selected, and those with clear visual and auditory impairments.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| S100ß;Orexin A;Cognitive function;Sleep quality;Sedation and analgesia; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Ordos Central Hospital