Ephedrine vs. norepinephrine for preventing delirium after surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two blood pressure medicines given during surgery to see if one is better at preventing confusion after surgery. If you had surgery and received one of these medicines, you may be able to help doctors understand which is safer for your brain.
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Who can take part
- You had surgery (a specific type of operation).
- You received a medication called ephedrine or norepinephrine during your surgery to help keep your blood pressure stable.
- You did not receive both ephedrine and norepinephrine during the same surgery.
- Your surgery was not brain, nerve, heart, or heart-related (like bypass).
- You do not have a history of confusion or dementia (like Alzheimer's).
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