Brain stimulation to prevent confusion after urological surgery
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This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment, called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), can help prevent confusion (delirium) after urological surgery in older adults. TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain and is done before or after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 60 years old or older.
- You must be having urological surgery under general anesthesia with a breathing tube, expected to last at least 2 hours.
- Your physical status should be within ASA class I–III (meaning you are generally healthy or have mild to moderate disease).
- You should be able to communicate in Chinese.
- You must not have certain conditions like a pacemaker, metal in the head or neck, epilepsy, severe heart failure, or severe liver or kidney problems.
- You must not have delirium or cognitive impairment at the start of the study.
Quick eligibility check
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