Comparing two blood pressure medicines after surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether one of two medicines given during surgery to support blood pressure is less likely to cause confusion after surgery. It compares ephedrine and norepinephrine to see if one is better at preventing delirium.
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Who can take part
- You had surgery (a specific type of surgery) and were given either ephedrine or norepinephrine on the day of surgery.
- You did not receive both ephedrine and norepinephrine on the day of surgery.
- Your surgery was not for brain, nerve, heart, or neuromuscular conditions.
- You were not given epinephrine or dopamine on the day of surgery.
- You did not take ephedrine or norepinephrine within 7 days after your surgery.
- You have no history of confusion or dementia.
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