Brain activity during anesthesia for planned surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how anesthesia changes brain activity using EEG (a non-invasive brain wave recording). Researchers want to see if these changes relate to how conscious you are during surgery. This could help doctors provide safer anesthesia care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for surgery with general anesthesia using a breathing tube or mask.
- Your health status is stable (classified as ASA I, II, or III by your doctor).
- You have normal thinking and memory (MMSE score 24 or higher before surgery).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or less.
- You can understand the study and sign a consent form.
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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