S-ketamine for older adults having non-cardiac surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a medicine called S-ketamine (a type of anesthetic) can safely improve recovery in older adults during major surgery. Participating may help reduce pain and confusion after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years or older.
- You must be having elective (non-emergency) surgery on your chest, abdomen, or a joint/bone (orthopedic) that is expected to last 2 to 4 hours.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be between 18 and 30.
- You must not have serious heart problems, such as a recent heart attack, heart failure, or an irregular heartbeat.
- You must not have a history of mental illness (like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) or significant memory or thinking problems (like dementia or delirium).
- You must not have certain other serious conditions, such as severe liver or kidney problems, anemia (low blood counts), or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
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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