How often people stay awake during surgery
This study looks at how often people remember being aware during surgery while under general anesthesia. By joining, you may help doctors find ways to prevent this experience in the future.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having a planned (elective) surgery with general anesthesia, which means you'll be completely asleep.
- You are in overall good health or have a manageable medical condition (doctors rank this as ASA I to III).
- You are able to understand and complete a short test or questionnaire about your experience.
- You do not have a condition that causes memory or thinking problems, like dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
- After your surgery, you are expected to wake up normally and have your breathing tube removed before you leave the operating room.
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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