Lithium shield: could a mood drug guard the brain during neck surgery?
NCT ID NCT05126238
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving lithium carbonate before carotid artery surgery could reduce brain damage and confusion after the operation. The trial planned to include 107 adults undergoing elective carotid surgery, but it was terminated early. The goal was to see if lithium could prevent problems like delirium and memory issues that sometimes occur when blood flow to the brain is temporarily stopped during surgery.
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Demikhov Municipal Clinical Hospital 68
Moscow, Russia
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