Magnetic brain stimulation for better recovery after surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether magnetic brain stimulation before and after surgery can help older adults with mild memory or thinking problems recover their thinking abilities faster. You would receive either real or sham stimulation for a few days around your surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You have mild to moderate memory or thinking problems before surgery
- You are having a non-heart, non-brain surgery under general anesthesia that will last more than 2 hours
- You expect to be in the hospital for at least 5 days after surgery
- You do not have severe brain or mental health conditions, epilepsy, or metal implants in your head
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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