Dreams and memory under anesthesia for robotic surgery
This study looks at whether people remember dreams or have hidden memories during anesthesia for robotic surgery. It may help doctors understand how the brain works during surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be scheduled for a laparoscopic robotic surgery (a type of minimally invasive surgery using a robot).
- Your overall health must be considered stable (ASA score of 1, 2, or 3).
- You cannot have any neurological or psychiatric diseases that affect memory or thinking.
- You cannot have a history of head trauma or hearing problems.
- You must not have taken or be taking any medications that affect the central nervous system.
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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