Propofol dosing study for older adults
Treatments studied
This study looks at how the anesthetic drug propofol works in older adults during planned surgeries. The goal is to find the right dose for safe and effective anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You are having non-emergency surgery that is not on the brain or spine
- You have a physical status of I, II, or III as rated by the anesthesiologist
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 35
- You do not have a history of alcohol abuse or recreational drug use
- You are not allergic to propofol and do not have unstable heart failure
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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