Testing memory effects of dexmedetomidine during heart surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how a sleep medicine called dexmedetomidine affects thinking and memory after heart surgery. It compares cognitive outcomes over time to see if this sedation choice changes long-term brain function.
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Who can take part
- You are age 60 or older
- You are scheduled for a heart surgery through the chest (sternotomy or thoracotomy), like CABG or valve replacement
- Your initial recovery will be in the cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
- You can and will complete memory/thinking tests at about 3, 6, and 12 months
- You can give consent for the study
Quick eligibility check
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