Desflurane and memory effects in older adults
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Digestive system, Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the anesthesia drug desflurane might affect memory or thinking in older adults after surgery. Researchers want to understand how this happens and find ways to prevent it.
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Who can take part
- You are 70 years or older
- You are scheduled for surgery that uses desflurane gas
- You can understand the study and agree to take part
- You do not have dementia, Alzheimer's, or other brain conditions
- You do not have severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems
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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