Dexmedetomidine and cognition after robotic urological surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if the drug dexmedetomidine can help older patients keep their thinking and memory clear after robotic urological surgery. It is for people 65 and older who are having robotic surgery on their urinary system.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years or older.
- You will be having robotic urological surgery.
- You need a Mini Mental Test score of at least 24 before surgery (this tests memory and thinking).
- Your overall health should be stable enough for surgery (not at very high risk for anesthesia).
- You cannot have severe obesity, alcohol or drug addiction, or certain psychiatric or neurological conditions.
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