Brain waves during general anesthesia
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at brain wave patterns in healthy adults undergoing general anesthesia for arm or leg surgery with a nerve block. It aims to understand how different anesthetics affect the brain, which could improve safety and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 24.
- You are right-handed.
- You are scheduled for surgery on your arm or leg and will have a nerve block.
- You have no history of brain surgery, stroke, or mental health conditions.
- You have not taken any psychiatric or opioid pain medications in the last 2 weeks.
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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