Brain stimulation to improve thinking in COPD patients
Part of Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (using magnetic pulses on the head, without surgery) can improve thinking and memory in people with COPD who also have cognitive issues. It aims to see if this treatment can help with everyday mental tasks.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have COPD confirmed by a breathing test (any stage)
- You have been stable (no hospital stays) for the last 3 months
- You have some form of cognitive impairment (like memory or thinking problems), confirmed by a memory test
- You do not have any neurological conditions or psychiatric disorders 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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