Ear nerve stimulation to prevent confusion after surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear can help prevent postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) in older patients after surgery. It focuses on people 65 and older who will have longer operations.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- Your surgery is expected to last at least 2 hours.
- You will stay in the hospital for 4 or more days after surgery.
- You are not having brain or heart surgery.
- You do not have a severe memory or thinking problem before surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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