Study of daridorexant to prevent confusion after heart surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a sleep medication called daridorexant can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults after heart surgery. You must be 60 or older and having a specific type of heart operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You are scheduled for aortic valve surgery or coronary artery bypass surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital
- You can speak, read, and write English
- You have a family member or close friend who can provide information about you
- You are not currently taking a prescription sleep aid every night or almost every night
- You do not have dementia or a history of certain brain conditions
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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