Can brain stimulation prevent confusion after hip surgery?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can reduce postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults recovering from hip fracture surgery. It aims to see if tDCS is a safe, drug-free way to protect brain function.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You are scheduled for hip fracture surgery (such as hip replacement or fracture repair).
- Your platelet count is above 80 × 10⁹/L (a normal blood clotting level).
- Your overall health is rated as ASA I, II, or III (fair to good anesthetic risk).
- Your thinking and memory are generally good (score of 18 or higher on a short mental test).
- You are willing to take part and sign a consent form.
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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