Brain stimulation to prevent confusion after surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help reduce confusion or delirium after surgery in older adults. If you are 60 or older and having non-cardiac surgery, this treatment might help your brain recover more quickly after the operation.
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Who can take part
- You must be 60 years of age or older.
- You must be scheduled to have surgery that is not on your heart.
- After your surgery, you must have signs of confusion or delirium as checked by a standard test.
- You cannot be taking antipsychotic medications or have received them before joining.
- You must be able to participate in a delirium assessment and give 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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