Oral health and confusion after surgery study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether oral health affects confusion (delirium) after heart or chest surgery. If you are having surgery with a breathing tube, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for heart or chest surgery with a breathing tube.
- You are awake and can cooperate with the hospital staff.
- You or your legal guardian must agree to the study and sign a 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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