Low-frequency stimulation for cognition in atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether low-frequency electrical stimulation can help improve thinking and memory in people with permanent atrial fibrillation and cognitive impairment. Participants will receive the stimulation and have their cognitive function checked over six months.
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Who can take part
- Age 60 or older
- Permanent (continuous) atrial fibrillation
- Mild or severe cognitive impairment (scoring less than 26 on a memory/thinking test)
- Able to come for regular check-ups over six months
- No serious heart block or very slow heart rate
- No active cancer, severe liver or kidney disease, or chronic viral infections
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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