Heart failure and thinking problems in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how delirium (sudden confusion) affects people with heart failure. If you have stage C heart failure, you might join to help doctors understand this connection and improve care.
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Who can take part
- You must have stage C heart failure (where the heart's pumping ability is weakened and you have had symptoms like shortness of breath or fatigue).
- You must not have significant memory or thinking problems (cognitive impairment).
- You must not have had a major brain injury, such as a stroke or traumatic brain injury.
- You must not have a blood disease that affects your platelet, white blood cell, or infection-fighting cell counts.
- You must not be in cardiogenic shock or have sepsis (a life-threatening infection).
- You must not currently be on immunosuppressant or corticosteroid medications.
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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