Argon gas to protect brain function after carotid surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if breathing argon gas during and after surgery can help prevent thinking and memory problems in patients having carotid artery surgery. If effective, it could speed up recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are scheduled for elective carotid artery surgery (surgery on the neck artery to prevent stroke)
- You will receive general anesthesia for the surgery
- You are willing and able to provide written permission (informed consent)
- You do not have a diagnosed mental disorder (like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia)
- You do not have a neuromuscular disease (like muscular dystrophy or ALS)
- You do not have severe heart failure (Class 3 or 4, meaning you get short of breath just resting or with light activity)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You can complete the pre-surgery assessments
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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