Ear stimulation for delirium in hospital patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle electrical stimulation device placed on the ear to see if it can help reduce confusion (delirium) in hospitalized patients. It is for adults who are right-handed and currently experiencing delirium.
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Who can take part
- You are a patient at Stony Brook University Hospital.
- You are older than 22 years old.
- You are right-handed.
- You have been diagnosed with delirium (sudden confusion) using a standard screening tool.
- You do not have a pacemaker, implanted vagus nerve stimulator, or history of epilepsy.
- You are not pregnant, have a severe brain injury, or recent substance abuse.
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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