Sleep improvement before heart surgery to prevent confusion
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if giving a sleep aid (melatonin) before heart surgery can help prevent confusion and memory problems after the operation. It is for adults who have poor sleep and are having planned heart surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for planned (not emergency) heart bypass or valve surgery.
- You have poor sleep before surgery (as measured by a sleep questionnaire).
- You do not have a history of serious brain problems, mental illness, or heavy alcohol use.
- You cannot be taking certain sleep medications, sedatives, or opioids before the study.
- You must be able to communicate and willing to give permission to join the study.
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