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Blue Light Blocking for Heart Surgery Recovery
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether filtering out blue light at nighttime reduces post-surgical inflammation and moderates cognitive decline, mood, and sleep alterations in patients undergoing heart surgery.
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Inclusion Criteria
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- You have been diagnosed with dementia or other memory problems.I am undergoing or have undergone multiple heart surgeries at once.I have an immune system disorder.My kidney and liver functions are normal.I currently have an infection.I am scheduled for elective aneurysm surgery.I have had heart surgery before.You have a severe blockage in the main artery on the left side of your heart.Your heart's pumping function is not strong enough (LVEF lower than 0.5).I have a condition that might require a blood transfusion during or after surgery.I have a blood clotting disorder.I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.I have no diagnosed psychiatric disorders or organ failure.I have been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder such as depression or anxiety.I am scheduled for a non-emergency heart surgery that involves a heart-lung machine.
- Group 1: Clear goggles
- Group 2: Blue-light blocking goggles
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this research endeavor accept participants under the age of 30?
"Patients aged 45 to 75 are eligible for this trial as is specified in the inclusion criteria. However, 3 studies also exist that accept minors and 16 trials accommodate those above 65 years of age."
How can I access this trial as a participant?
"This clinical research is open to men and women aged 45-75 with chronobiology disorders who are in need of elective (non-emergency) on-pump CABG surgery, AVR, MVR, CABG AVR, CABG MVR or SAH. Additionally, applicants must not have a history of psychiatric illness nor organ malfunctioning. The total number of recruits sought for this trial stands at 80 persons."
Is recruitment for this clinical investigation still taking place?
"Conforming to clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is enrolling participants. This test was first made public on September 20th 2021 and the most recent edit occurred on November 1st 2022."
How many participants are enrolled in the experiment?
"Affirmative. The information presented on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this research project, which was first announced on September 20th 2021, is actively recruiting participants. 80 individuals are being sought to join the trials at 1 medical centre."
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