Brain stimulation for confusion after heart surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help people recover faster from confusion (delirium) that sometimes happens after heart surgery. If you or a loved one are over 50, having heart surgery, and experience sudden confusion afterward, this study might offer a way to help clear that confusion sooner.
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Who can take part
- You must be 50 years old or older.
- You must be having (or have had) heart surgery that uses a heart-lung bypass machine, such as bypass surgery or valve repair/replacement.
- After surgery, you must show signs of delirium (sudden confusion or disorientation), confirmed by a standard assessment.
- You cannot be taking antipsychotic medications on a regular basis.
- You must not have any metal implants in your head or neck, a pacemaker, or a cochlear implant.
- You must be able to communicate and participate in the study (no severe hearing loss, blindness, or inability to speak).
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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