Non-drug therapy before heart surgery to protect the brain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple, non-drug, non-surgical program before heart surgery can help protect your brain. It is for people with heart disease who are at higher risk for problems like stroke after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have heart disease and are scheduled for surgery that is not an emergency.
- You are at high risk for brain complications after surgery, either because you had a stroke before or because you have significant narrowing in the arteries of your head or neck.
- You are willing to follow the study plan and give written permission (informed consent).
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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