Managing body temperature during cancer surgery to prevent confusion
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether carefully managing a patient's body temperature during cancer surgery can reduce the risk of postoperative delirium and improve long-term survival. It is for older adults undergoing major cancer surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, and the surgery is expected to last at least 2 hours.
- You do not have a fever (temperature 100.4°F or higher) or suspected infection before surgery.
- You have not been diagnosed with schizophrenia, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, myasthenia gravis, or delirium.
- You are not severely overweight (body mass index over 30).
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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