Preventing confusion after surgery in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a combination of two medicines (dexmedetomidine and esketamine) and a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help prevent confusion or memory problems that sometimes happen after surgery in older adults.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You have mild to moderate memory or thinking problems (like forgetfulness or confusion).
- You are going to have surgery (not on the heart or brain) that will last more than one hour.
- You will need a pain pump after surgery.
- You do not have a severe brain condition, a pacemaker, or metal implants in your head or neck.
- You are not allergic to the study medicines.
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