Heart surgery and confusion after the operation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at confusion or disorientation (delirium) that can happen after heart surgery. It aims to learn more about who might be affected and how to improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) heart surgery
- You are not pregnant
- You have not been diagnosed with dementia or a serious mental illness (like schizophrenia)
- You are not having an organ transplant
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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