Electrical brain stimulation for delirium in ICU patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can help treat delirium (sudden confusion) in intensive care patients. It aims to improve recovery in people who have had confusion for more than 24 hours.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You have been confused (delirium) for more than 24 hours.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not have a history of seizures or epilepsy.
- You do not have an active brain infection or recent head injury, stroke, or brain bleed.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device.
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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