Brain glucose and confusion after liver surgery in older diabetics
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain's use of sugar (glucose) relates to confusion after surgery in older diabetic patients having liver surgery. It may help doctors predict and prevent post-surgery confusion.
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Who can take part
- You must have type 2 diabetes.
- You must be 65 years old or older.
- You must be scheduled for surgery to remove a liver tumor, with the operation expected to take more than 2 hours.
- You must have had a special PET/CT scan (a whole-body scan) within the past month before your surgery.
- You must not have significant memory or thinking problems (based on a standard test).
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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