Sedation during spinal anesthesia for elderly surgery
This study tests a sedative medicine to find the right dose for elderly patients having leg or foot surgery with spinal anesthesia (numbing from the waist down). It aims to keep you calm and comfortable during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You are having planned surgery on a lower body part (like hip, knee, or foot) with spinal anesthesia.
- Your health status is stable enough according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification I–III.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 28.0.
- You do not have a history of drug or alcohol misuse, or have used sedatives or pain medications before surgery.
- You do not have severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems, or a recent heart attack or arrhythmia.
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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