Verbal reminders to reduce confusion after anesthesia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving a simple verbal reminder (like telling you where you are) after anesthesia can help reduce confusion or agitation when waking up. It is for adults having laparoscopic abdominal surgery under a specific inhaled anesthetic.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You are scheduled for laparoscopic abdominal surgery (keyhole surgery in the belly)
- You will receive sevoflurane (a type of inhaled anesthesia) – not other anesthesia types
- You do not have a neurological condition or cognitive impairment (like dementia)
- You do not have hearing problems and are not on antipsychotic medications
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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