EEG-guided pain relief during anesthesia for better recovery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using brain wave monitoring to guide pain medication during surgery can help older adults recover their thinking and memory faster after anesthesia. It might improve early mental recovery after a major operation.
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Who can take part
- You must be 60 years old or older
- You must be able to give consent to participate
- You will have surgery (not on your head or neck) that is expected to last at least 2 hours
- You must be having general anesthesia with a gas anesthetic
- You cannot have chronic pain requiring strong painkillers (opioids) or take certain seizure medications
- You cannot use illegal drugs or drink too much alcohol
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