Lemborexant for improving thinking after confusion in older surgery patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if lemborexant can help older adults recover their thinking abilities after experiencing confusion following surgery. It compares lemborexant to a placebo to see if it improves cognitive function.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older.
- You are considered healthy enough for surgery (ASA class I, II, or III).
- You are scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) surgery.
- You do not have severe sleep apnea or chronic lung disease.
- You do not have severe liver or kidney problems.
- You are not taking long-term sleeping pills or medications that affect orexin.
- You do not have a history of alcohol or drug abuse.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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