Can brain stimulation help thinking in COPD patients?
Part of Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method to see if it can improve thinking and memory in people with COPD who already have mild cognitive problems. You may be eligible if your COPD is stable and you have no other neurological or psychiatric conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with COPD (any stage) based on a breathing test
- Your COPD has been stable for the past 3 months (no hospital stays)
- You have been told you have mild cognitive impairment (tested with a simple thinking test)
- You do not have other brain or nerve conditions, or a psychiatric disorder that would make brain stimulation unsafe
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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