Brain wave patterns during anesthesia in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study monitors brain activity during anesthesia in people aged 60 and older. It looks at very slow brain waves before a certain anesthesia pattern appears, which may help doctors understand anesthesia effects on older adults.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You are having planned (not emergency) surgery that requires general anesthesia and will last at least 1 hour.
- Your surgery is not on your head or neck, and you won't be lying on your stomach or side during surgery.
- You understand German well enough to follow study instructions.
- You are able to give consent and follow study procedures.
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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