Neurofeedback to prevent confusion after surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help older adults avoid confusion or memory problems after major surgery. It's for people 65 or older having planned abdominal or chest surgeries under general anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You are about to have a planned major surgery (like colorectal, stomach, lung, or bladder surgery) that will take more than 2 hours.
- You will be given general anesthesia (you'll be fully asleep) during surgery.
- Your memory and thinking are good — you don't have significant confusion or depression (you'd need a memory test to check).
- You are not having heart, brain, or spine surgery, and you don't have a severe organ problem (like advanced 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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